Aquatics and Safety Coordinator - RecSports - UTK

University of Tennessee; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee seeks an Aquatics Program Supervisor to manage the Student Aquatic Center operations, safety protocols, and staff on the Knoxville campus.

You will plan lifeguard training, develop Learn-to-Swim, CPR, and Water Safety Instructor programs, and ensure alignment with university policies while coordinating events and maintaining first-aid supplies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Direct experience working with students in campus recreation or two years in related programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Aquatics program and safety protocols.
• Supervise Student Aquatic Center staff and plan lifeguard training.
• Oversee events and swim meets; maintain first-aid supplies.
• Ensure compliance with policies and risk management plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Program planning

Public safety

Bilingual?

Swimming program knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PC/Mac operating systems

Job description

Reporting to the Assistant Director, this position manages all aspects of the Aquatics program, department-wide safety practices/protocols, and oversees the Student Aquatic Center staff and assists in managing departmental risk management protocols/plans.

Provides direction, training, oversight, and scheduling the Student Aquatic Center staff.

Plan, schedule and document all employee lifeguard training.

Plan, schedule, and document programs that include Learn-to-Swim, Lifeguarding, CPR, and Water Safety Instructor.

Ensure department, university and local policies and standards are met for aquatic environments.

Design, implement and evaluate all RecSports Department safety plans.

Oversee all special events and swim meets scheduled at the Student Aquatic Center.

Maintain the stock of first-aid supply for the department.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: Direct/Relevant experience working with students or student groups in a university campus recreation program or 2 years' experience working in related recreation program (i.e., Parks & Rec)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to work with diverse constituencies, prioritize multiple work responsibilities in time-sensitive situations, work with limited supervision, supervise, delegate work to student staff, exercise good judgement, handle different situations with confidence and leadership, and be flexible
• Knowledge of teaching and programming for swimming pools, PC and Mac operating systems, and Microsoft office suite
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, customer service skills, and interpersonal skills.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree
• Experience: Experience supervising student employees; Presentation and team building facilitation experience; Membership and participation in the NIRSA leaders in collegiate recreation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of the role of trends and best practices in aquatic programming and event management.

Work Location

• Location: Student Aquatic Center 102B
• Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR 08
• Anticipated hiring range: $48,000-$50,000
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