The Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety (Campus Recreation Supervisor) oversees aquatic programs, personnel, and safety operations at the USU HPER Pools, with the primary responsibility of supervising and developing a team of student employees. This role serves as the primary point of contact for community stakeholders and directs a variety of instructional, certification, and academic programs. This position supports the Assistant Director of Aquatics & Safety by aiding in research and assessment for programs, budget, and risk management on a departmental level by recording staff certifications and facilitating necessary trainings.

Personnel:

• Provide supervision to and oversee the development of up to 35 student employees within USU Aquatics & Safety including recruitment, hiring, disciplinary action, scheduling of staff, internal training and onboarding, payroll, and raises and title changes.

Programs:

• Direct and monitor programs including but not limited to the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program, HPER Pools affiliated academic courses, Health and Safety courses, special events, and lifeguard and safety operations. Recommend changes to facility scheduled events and provide insight on new offerings.

Research and Assessment:

• Maintain records and prepare reports to support the mission of USU Aquatics & Safety including participation numbers, injury & incident reports, staff certifications, revenue reports, and patron satisfaction surveys. Use internal data and research best practices to make informed decisions for program development and budgetary recommendations to the Assistant Director.

Teaching:

• Maintain certifications for and teach American Red Cross health and safety classes necessary to USU Campus Recreation's operation including but not limited to Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid, Lifeguarding, and Water Safety Instructor. Teach a minimum of two Lifetime Activity Program academic courses including an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor offering and a course of the individual's choice.

Risk Management:

• Ensures all USU Aquatics student employee certifications are valid, current, and tracked accurately. Designs curriculum for and facilitates monthly training for student employees as recommended by the American Red Cross to maintain their certifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of experience, OR a bachelor's degree preferably with a major in sports management, recreation administration, physical education, kinesiology/exercise science, business administration, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Required Certifications (must be obtained within six months of hire): American Red Cross Lifeguard, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, American Red Cross CPR/AED & First Aid Instructor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Certifications: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer, American Lifeguard Instructor Trainer, Certified Pool Operator, Aquatic Exercise Association Water Aerobics

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
3. Contact Information for Professional References to be typed at the beginning of the application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

• May be required to work nights or weekends.
• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• Must be able to spend prolonged periods of time in the water and in warmer temperatures.
• Must pass physical test requirements of American Red Cross Lifeguarding program.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds when necessary to move equipment and/or perform rescues.
• Office Environment

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