Aquatics and Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator

Texas A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A major public research university in Texas is seeking a coordinator for aquatics and outdoor pursuits. The role involves overseeing a team of student employees, scheduling training classes, and managing safety programs. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential. This position supports student engagement through diverse recreational activities while prioritizing safety and effective program delivery.

Qualifications

• Three years of related experience in campus recreation, including supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and program development.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate student employees.
• Supervise and develop student staff to ensure safety and training.
• Coordinate and promote American Red Cross classes and manage registration.

Skills

Multitasking

Excellent customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent

Tools

Word processing applications

Spreadsheet applications

Database applications

Job description

* 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.* 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.* 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.**Background Check Requirements:** The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.