Program Coordinator/Challenge Adventure

Job Description

• Responsible for managing all functions and development of Lifeguard Instructor program
• Responsible for hiring, training, mentoring, evaluating, disciplining, and supervising all Lifeguards, water safety instructors, American Red Cross Instructors
• Responsible for providing risk assessments for Aquatic Center
• Manage all formal and informal aquatic and safety related programming as it relates to participation, revenue, and staffing
• Manage safety trainings, mock emergencies, and semester audits on behalf of the department
• Responsible for aquatic special event programs
• Assist with the creation, develop of policies and procedures, for the climb wall, high ropes course, and team building.
• Hire, train, schedule, mentor, supervise, evaluate, and discipline all challenge student employees
• Coordinate all planning and oversight of challenge area programs and events
• Responsible for maintenance of challenge equipment
• Responsible for leading the safety auditing process of all departmental student employees, conducting safety training of the departments professional staff
• Serve as chair of the Safety committee for the Department
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Recreation Administration, Physical Education, Sports Administration or Related Field
• Minimum of two to five (2-5) years’ experience in Aquatic/Pool Management, or Relevant Experience
• Outdoor/Challenge related experience and knowledge
• Demonstrated knowledge of Pool equipment and operations
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and/or WSI Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Master degree in Recreation Administration, Physical Education, Sports Administration or Related Field
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer and/or Water Safety Instructor Trainer Certification
• Certified Pool Operator