"Aquatics & Risk Management Coordinator"

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Recreation and Wellness, the Aquatics & Risk Management Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Aquatics department programming and maintaining the department’s risk management policies and procedures.

Essential Duties

Aquatics

• Responsible for the recruitment, training, and supervising of department lifeguards, certified swim instructors, and aquatic special program instructors.
• Develop and conduct monthly staff trainings for the Aquatics department.
• Manage the mechanical and chemical pool operations for the facility natatorium.
• Design and implement preventative maintenance and cleaning schedules for the Aquatics natatorium.
• Design, plan, and implement a year-round adult and child Learn-to-Swim program for the campus and surrounding community.
• Design, plan, implement, and host year-round water safety instructor (WSI) and lifeguard instructor (LGI) training courses.

Risk Management

• Assist the Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations with the scheduling, delivery, and assessment of all American Red Cross safety certification classes.
• Assist with the oversight of Campus REC facility student managers and facility operation team members.
• Serve as co-chair of the department’s internal risk management committee.
• Perform other Risk Management responsibilities as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree.

Required Licensing/Certification

• Licensed Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
• American Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)
• Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: Policies, aquatic regulations, procedures, and practices; safety guidelines.

Skill in: Problem-solving and decision-making; multitasking and time management; strong management; coordinating work of others; planning activities; leading projects; both verbal and written communication.

Ability to: Prepare detailed reports; work independently; communicate effectively.

Work Experience

Two (2) years of directly related job experience.

Working/Environmental Conditions

Prolonged standing and/or walking; handling moderate weight objects; using or carrying equipment; stoop, bend or lift; moderate risk of accident; may require routine travel.