Facilities & Aquatics Management Coordinator

The facilities & aquatics management coordinator will assist with management and oversight of all recreational and social spaces in the award-winning 150,000 sq. ft. Student Life Center and the Park Center Holsten Pool as needed. This position works days and is required to work some evenings and weekends depending on staff and programming coverage. The main responsibilities include facility operation and management, supervision of student employees, facility set-up for special events and assisting with emergency situations and training for all staff and lifeguard training for aquatic staff. This is a 12-month, full-time position. Salary Range: $53,500-$60,000

Major Responsibilities

• Work closely with the associate director of campus recreation for facilities and aquatics to schedule, oversee and maintain all recreational and social spaces and equipment in the Student Life Center
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and equipment for all operating hours and events
• Collaborate with the aquatics management coordinator to provide management and oversight of the Student Life Center Pool as needed
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the Cortland County Health Department and New York State Health Department to ensure compliance with all regulations
• Assist in the oversight of the swim lesson program, including recruitment of clients, instructor assignments, supervision and evaluation of lessons
• Support the implementation, review, and enforcement of facility policies and procedures including facility access, emergency action plans (EAP), and standard operating procedures
• Assist with maintenance of the Student Life Center's electronic facility management and identification program (Fusion)
• Recruit, train, schedule, evaluate and supervise all student employees in the open recreation program including building managers, lifeguards, and facility attendants
• Assist in the operation of the equipment checkout service including equipment management, locker rental service, and towel/laundry service
• Assist with payment management for the Student Life Center
• Provide risk management training for Student Life Center emergency action plans
• Maintain accurate documentation of all certifications and trainings for all open recreation staff
• Offer CPR/AED/First Aid certification and re-certification classes and provide in-service training sessions for aquatics and open recreation staff
• Supervise one graduate assistant of facilities and aquatics

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Position reports to the associate director of Campus Recreation for facilities and aquatics and has supervisory responsibility for one graduate student and undergraduate student workers. Position works closely with the aquatics management coordinator.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Sport Management or related field
• CPR/First Aid/AED Professional Rescuer certification or must acquire the certification within 120 days of hire
• Cortland County approved Lifeguard certification or must acquire the certification within 120 days of hire
• Lifeguard Instructor certification or must acquire the certification within 120 days of hire
• CPR/First Aid/AED Professional Rescuer instructor certification or must acquire the certification within 120 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Sport Management or related field
• Experience supervising student staff
• Work experience in a collegiate recreation program with emphasis on facility management and aquatics
• Water Safety Instructor certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of industry standards related to facility operations and management, including those related to aquatic facilities
• Ability to make incident/medical decisions according to regulations and compliance standards and complete proper documentation during emergencies
• Strong assessment and evaluation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative working relationships
• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision
• Ability to work day hours and some evening and weekend hours as needed
• Strong written and verbal communication skills