Assistant Director Aquatics/Assistant Coach Swim & Dive (Part-TIme)

Job Title: Assistant Director Aquatics/Assistant Coach Swim & Dive (Part-Time)

Reporting Relationship: Director of Campus Recreation

Unit: IWU-Marion

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics-IWU Marion

Campus Location: Recreation & Wellness Center, Marion, IN

Summary of Position:    The Assistant Director’s primary responsibilities are to direct, support and supervise a successful Aquatics Program and to assist in a successful Intramural Program.

The ministry strategy is to serve student-athletes by creating a spiritually rich environment supporting community development, quality programs, and exciting, innovative initiatives.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate competence in integration of personal faith and the truths of Christianity with instruction in the sport of aquatics.

This is a 29 hour per week, stipend position that requires some weekend and evening work hours over a 12 month period.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Campus Recreation in oversight and management of aquatics area
• Work with the Head Swim Coach on all aquatics scheduling and programming including swim team practice times, college classes, swim lessons, pool facility rentals, and special events within the aquatics area 
• Supervise and mentor all staff as directed and approved by the Director of Campus Recreation 
• Hire, evaluate and train all aquatics staff including Head Lifeguard, Lifeguards, and Swim Instructors
• Work with Facility Services Technician on any service and maintenance issues with the pool area 
• Review, evaluate, develop and enforce all aquatics facility policies and procedures 
• Work with the Director of Risk Management in implementing and overseeing an Emergency Action Plan for the aquatics area 
• Manage and operate within all budget parameters, without exception. Submit all receipts and budget reports on time as directed by the Director of Campus Recreation 
• Assist Conference Services in the hiring and training of summer lifeguards 
• Required to be present some evenings during intramural contests and events 
• Assist the Director of Campus Recreation with the scheduling of intramurals and special events 
• Request, monitor, and oversee any budgetary responsibilities as assigned
• Participate as requested in office, staff and department meetings 
• Counsel with students and refer as necessary regarding spiritual, personal, emotional or academic problems 
• Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with Indiana Wesleyan University's mission and goals. Support the policies of the student handbook with integrity
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and create an environment of quality and innovation 
• Work within Department of Campus Recreation to foster an environment of cooperation and unity

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is required
• Must have a current CPO (Certified Pool Operator) or must earn the CPO within 6 months of hiring
• CPR/AED/First Aid Red Cross Instructor Certification preferred

Experience& Required Skills

• Must demonstrate a mature and expressive Christian faith commitment
• Needs to passionately support and articulate the University mission
• Need to be gifted in supervising and motivating others
• Must subscribe to the principles and lifestyle of the Wesleyan Church

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity.  We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity.  Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth.  We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 200