Aquatics and Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator

tamus; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas, seeks an Aquatics and Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator to develop, implement, and manage aquatic and outdoor recreation programs for students.

You will supervise 10+ student staff, coordinate ARC CPR/First Aid classes, manage scheduling and safety protocols, and oversee budgeting and program evaluation to meet learning objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience in campus recreation, including supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent customer service and assessment skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Outdoor Pursuits: Engage students in activities such as camping, biking, hiking, and rock climbing.
• Aquatics: Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate 10+ student employees (instructors, lifeguards, coordinators).
• Supervise staff and plan monthly in-services for lifeguards to maintain safety standards.
• Coordinate ARC class offerings for lifeguards, staff, PVAMU students, and community members; manage registration and payments.
• Review and justify budget records; allocate funding to support daily needs; assess program effectiveness and student satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database applications

Multitask

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ARC CPR Certification

ARC Lifeguard Instructor

ACCT ropes course certification

Job description

Job Title

Aquatics and Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Intramurals

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

PrairieView, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to develop, implement and manage aquatics programming and outdoor recreational programs. Focus is on engaging students in activities such as swimming, water aerobics, camping, biking, hiking, canoeing, rock climbing etc.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities

• Outdoor Pursuits: Focus is on engaging students in activities such as swimming, water aerobics, camping, biking, hiking, canoeing, rock climbing etc.
• Aquatics: Recruit, interview, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of approximately 10+ student employees. These part time student employees serve as aqua class instructors, swim instructors, lifeguards and a student coordinator.
• Aquatics: Daily supervision and development of student staff. Plan and schedule monthly in-services for the lifeguards to make sure they are staying current on their life saving abilities and processes in place for emergencies to make the pool a safe environment.
• Aquatics: Responsible for scheduling monthly ARC class offerings for life guards, Rec Sports staff, PVAMU students and local community members. Order and maintain necessary inventory of manikins and supplies (face shields, bandages and wraps etc.) required to teach ARC classes. At the conclusion of each class complete the ARC Instructors Corner process to submit training records and request cards for all participants that successfully complete class.
• Aquatics and Outdoor Pursuits: Responsible for the coordination, training and procedure to provide certification cards to participants that successfully complete American Red Cross (ARC) CPR and/or First Aid classes. Market and promote that ARC classes are offered at the student recreation center. Coordinate the registration process, confirm payments associated with each class.
• Aquatics and Outdoor Pursuits: Reviews and justifies records of budget transactions; allocates program area funding to support daily needs. Leads training and conducts assessment & evaluates the effectiveness of programs and student satisfaction with program as it relates to the TAMUS student learning objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience in campus recreation, including related supervisory experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of program development.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent customer service and assessment skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses

• American Red Cross Adult CPR and AED, First Aid and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, American Red Cross Safety Instructor (WSI), Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT), level 1 certification or other national recognized ropes course, wilderness excursion instructor/leader certification, AFO or CPO, or ability to obtain WSS (lesson) within three months of employment.

Other Requirements

• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
• Travel required.

Special Requirements

Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor's degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of seven years of experience.

Job Posting Close Date

Until Filled