Assistant Aquatics & Wellness Programs Director

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Alaska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Pacific University is seeking an Assistant Director of Recreational Programs to supervise aquatics, ensure water quality, and lead fitness initiatives across campus. The role supports the Director and coordinates daily operations of the pool, classes, and safety programs.

You will manage staff, run certifications, schedule courses, and partner with campus departments to promote health, wellness, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, outdoor studies, or related field; substitution possible on a year-for-year basis.
• Two (2) years' experience coordinating and/or administering recreation programs.
• CPR and First-Aid certification; ARC Lifeguard certification or ability to obtain; Certified Pool Operator license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee water quality and daily maintenance of the pool.
• Supervise Student Water Quality Technician(s) and aquatic staff.
• Program, schedule, advertise and conduct pool and fitness classes.
• Provide safety and aquatics training for swim instructors and lifeguards and members of the APU community.
• Lifeguarding as needed.
• Program and facilitate campus health and wellness events.
• Oversee organization of registration, classes, communications with participants and provides instructors with necessary paperwork and information for maintaining their certifications.
• Files all necessary paperwork with human resources and payroll, and monitors employee timesheets.

Skills

Swimming proficiency

Communication skills

Swimming instruction

Outdoor instruction

Initiative

Obstacle overcoming

Team leadership

Staff management

Graphics software

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Ski trail grooming

Snow machine operation

Chain saw operation

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Outdoor Studies, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Alaska Pacific University is seeking an Assistant Director of Recreational Programs to supervise aquatics, ensure water quality, and lead fitness initiatives across campus. The role supports the Director and coordinates daily operations of the pool, classes, and safety programs.

You will manage staff, run certifications, schedule courses, and partner with campus departments to promote health, wellness, and community engagement.