Aquatics,Safety & Student Development Coordinator Job Atlanta area,Georgia USA,Sports/Fitness/Wellness

Overview

Atlanta Campus

The Department of Recreational Services is experiencing exciting growth, and we are thrilled that you are considering joining our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission of excellence.

The Department of Recreational Services is seeking an Aquatics, Safety and Student Development Coordinator to join the team, enhancing the department's level of excellence. This position is based at the Downtown Atlanta campus and will provide supervision to the Atlanta campus facility. The department emphasizes safety, risk management, aquatics program operations, and student staff development.

What makes the department a great place?

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

Duties

Supervise the operations and programs for the Aquatic Center located at the Student Recreation Center, including a lap swim pool, leisure pool, spa, sauna, and pool patio area.

Oversee the operation and general cleanliness of indoor pools and pool patio; serve as needed for Certified Pool Operator duties and assist with maintaining balanced water chemistry.

Assess risk management issues involving patrons, staff, and program participants; serve as chair of the department Risk Management Committee.

Support the department through safety and risk management education and training; develop and implement policies and procedures for aquatic programs and operations.

Maintain and update website and department registration information regarding aquatics.

Demonstrate hands-on knowledge of pool equipment, safety and risk management, event planning, aquatic programming, budget management, and effective oral and written communication skills.

Supervise, mentor, evaluate, and lead 1 Graduate Assistant and 25+ student lifeguard assistants; recruit, hire, train, and schedule student staff (lifeguards, swim instructors, safety class instructors); manage regular in-service safety training, mock emergencies, and semester audits.

Provide leadership and guidance to aquatics staff; serve as chair of the department Student Staff Development committee; support and implement department-wide initiatives and planning for student staff development.

Develop, coordinate, and teach all group adult learn-to-swim classes; develop, coordinate, and teach CPR/AED/Epinephrine (safety) certification classes for patrons and for departmental staff.

Manage equipment inventory and purchasing for aquatics and safety; collaborate with the Assistant Director, Recreation in developing and managing the Aquatics program budget (including payroll approval, equipment, and supplies).

This position will require some weekend and evening hours.

Qualifications

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Administration or related field and three years of related experience or a combination of training and experience.
Must have CPR and First Aid Certifications.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Recreation, Sports Administration or related field.
4 years of aquatic management experience with an emphasis on campus recreation programming and administration.
Certifications as a Lifeguard Instructor Trainer, Water Safety Instructor Trainer, CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor Trainer, and certified pool operator certification.
Evidence of student staff supervision including hiring, training, supervising, payroll and evaluation.

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