Aquatics Programs Lead — Lifeguard & Swim Instruction

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Retirement plans (Pension and others)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

University of California, Davis invites applications for a Recreation Pool Coordinator under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Student Development, Aquatics and Youth Programs. You will hire student lifeguards and swim instructors, develop programming, coordinate scheduling, direct training, manage budgets, and oversee facility upkeep.

This is a 100% on-site, Davis, CA position. The role emphasizes program and staff management, safety oversight, and collaboration across campus

Qualifications

• Lifeguard certification or ability to certify on-campus within 6 months of hire.
• CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain/recertify on-campus within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Sport/Recreation Management, Higher Education or related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Experience developing, implementing and assessing recreation programs.
• Leadership and supervisory experience to select, supervise, motivate, and evaluate student employees.
• Experience directing swim lesson programming for children and adults.
• Experience with safety and risk practices for event and facilities management.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple programs, materials, information, and people.
• Customer service, communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with colleagues, professionals and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Program Management (40%).
• Personal Management (40%).
• Risk Management (10%).
• Facility Management (10%).

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

CPR/First Aid

Program development

Leadership & supervision

Swim lesson programming

Safety & risk management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sport/Recreation Management or related area

Tools

Fusion

ActiveNet

Job description

University of California, Davis invites applications for a Recreation Pool Coordinator under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Student Development, Aquatics and Youth Programs. You will hire student lifeguards and swim instructors, develop programming, coordinate scheduling, direct training, manage budgets, and oversee facility upkeep.

This is a 100% on-site, Davis, CA position. The role emphasizes program and staff management, safety oversight, and collaboration across campus