Assistant Director, Aquatics

Tulane group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking an Assistant Director for Aquatics to lead the development of aquatic programs and oversee facilities including an indoor Olympic-size pool and outdoor pool/sun deck. You will hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff, and promote Learn to Swim, ARC certification courses, and Scuba courses.

Primary responsibilities include risk management, staff training, payroll processing, event scheduling, and contributing to Campus Recreation growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience or High School Diploma with 8 years of relevant experience.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and WSI Certifications are required.
• Master’s Degree is preferred for advanced management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote aquatic programs including Learn to Swim, ARC certifications, and scuba courses.
• Manage aquatic facilities, including staffing, payroll processing, scheduling activities and events.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate aquatic staff; conduct regular staff development and risk management trainings.
• Participate in Campus Recreation initiatives and university committees to grow recreational programs.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

CPR/AED Certification

WSI Certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience

High School Diploma with 8 years of relevant experience

Master’s Degree

Job description

The Assistant Director for Aquatics is responsible for the successful development of aquatic programs and management of aquatic facilities which include an indoor Olympic size pool and an outdoor pool and sun deck. This position hires, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates all aquatic staff and develops, implements, and promotes aquatic programs to include Learn to Swim Lessons, American Red Cross certification courses and Scuba Diving certification course.

The Assistant Director has primary responsibility for establishing risk management procedures relevant to this functional area and conducting staff training regularly to review procedures. Additional responsibilities include payroll processing, scheduling all activities and special events in the pool, and staff development. In addition to program duties, this position is a vital member of a Campus Recreation team of professional staff and will assist in developing and facilitating the growth of recreational programs for the university community, promoting departmental programs, assisting with departmental special events and serving on university committees.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience
• American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and WSI Certifications

OR

• High School Diploma (or Equivalent) with 8 years of relevant experience
• American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and WSI Certifications

Preferred Qualification:

• Master’s Degree
• 2 years of experience overseeing a university-based aquatics facility
• 2 years of direct supervisory experience of aquatic staff in an educational setting
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor Trainer Certifications or the ability to obtain the certification in the first six months of employment
• Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification or the ability to obtain the certification in the first six months of employment

About Us

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