Aquatics Coordinator

Assure that all aspects of the Aquatic facilities are in compliance will all state and federal regulations, university policies and procedures, and departmental policies and procedures. This is a twelve-month position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements strategic planning for the aquatic facilities and programs including managing all aspects of the execution of aquatics program activities; organize staffing requirements, scheduling, registration, safety personnel, evaluation, develops a system for handling participant complaints and difficulties.
• Develops, markets, and delivers diverse formal and informal aquatics programming including, training, workshops, events.
• Establishes, documents and communicates emergency procedures, safety practices, and risk management procedures designed for high risk outdoor and indoor activities safety according to industry standards.
• Assists the director in developing and reviewing an overall risk management plan for the department.
• Develops and implements overall budget of the aquatic facilities (indoor and outdoor pool); Communicates budgetary and operational progress in semester and annual reports.
• Conducts the selection, training, assignment, in-service education, supervision and evaluation of aquatic instructors, head lifeguards and lifeguards.
• Measures safety standards and procedures for effectiveness and for compliance with the state and federal regulations and industry leaders, such as the American Red Cross, the National Safety Council, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, State of Texas Department of Health.
• Coordinates facility use schedule balance with intercollegiate athletics, academics, and promote usage during recreational hours.
• Assesses equipment needs for the aquatics facilities and aquatics programs.
• Maintains inventory of equipment including maintenance and purchasing of all intramural sport and climbing wall equipment. Documents regular safety/maintenance checks on all equipment and facility spaces to ensure they are maintained, in good condition and are cleaned and sanitized according to documented schedule.
• Coordinates maintenance and major repairs with Facilities Management.
• Evaluates new programming methods and materials by researching industry and peer institutions; conducts participant surveys; proposes new initiatives/idea that target various populations of the University community as well as AA&CC members. Implement when approved.
• Establishes and documents policies and procedures for aquatic programs. May assist with other policy and procedure documentation.
• Maintains files, records and prepares monthly reports for leadership.
• Keeps up-to-date with regional and national trends by becoming actively involved in community, regional and national organizations with aquatics and campus recreation.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all relevant problems, issues and opportunities. Assists with all special events and/or programming within the Campus Recreation Department.
• Serves as an Instructor and participating in all faculty development programs for the freshman success course, ND 0101 - Personal and Academic Development.
• Serves as a point of contact for programs as directed and for occasional non-routine projects that generally require coordinating between various offices.
• Performs other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required, preferably in Recreation Administration, Leisure Management, Physical Education, Sports Administration or related field; Master's degree in related fields preferred.
• Five years demonstrated practical experience working in an aquatic facility. Experience with student development and personnel management.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required or ability to obtain within first 90 days of employment (probationary period).
• Current Lifeguard and Water Safety Inspection certification required or ability to obtain within first 90 days of employment (probationary period).
• Current Pool Operator certification required or ability to obtain within first 90 days of employment (probationary period).
• Must clear and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must maintain a vali