Campus Recreation Aquatics Intern

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a Program Assistant – Campus Recreation Aquatics Intern to support planning and delivery of aquatics programs. You will hire, supervise, schedule, and evaluate lifeguards, provide on-going training, and manage certifications and essential procedures.

Responsibilities include developing programs, coordinating staffing, assisting with risk management, and supporting budget and new programming efforts with the Campus Recreation team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aquatics or related field and work experience in aquatics environments.
• Experience supervising lifeguards, training lifeguards, or related area of recreation is preferred.
• Current Lifeguarding/FA/CPR/AED certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, promote, implement, and maintain current aquatic programs.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Assist with risk management initiatives and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Facilitate certification courses for Campus Recreation employees and partners.
• Assess programs and adjust as needed for success of aquatic programs.
• Conduct in-service training for student employees (4 hours per month).
• Aid in administration of a comprehensive swim lesson program.
• Assist in managing the aquatics budget with the Assistant Director of Aquatics & Safety.
• Assist in creating, promoting, and managing new aquatics/safety-based programming.

Skills

Lifeguard supervision

Staff training

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aquatics

Lifeguarding/FA/CPR/AED certifications

Job description

Program Assistant – Campus Recreation Aquatics Intern

Location: Columbia, University of South Carolina

Department: SAAS UHS Campus Recreation Students

Salary: $20 per hour

Employment type: Part time, 29 hours per week

Job Summary

This position will assist in the planning & implementation of the aquatic instructional and recreational programs. This position will hire, supervise, schedule, and evaluate lifeguard staff. Provide on-going in-service training. Responsible for applicant pool, skills testing, employee information, evaluations, and current certifications. Revise and update procedural manuals.

Job Duties

• Develop, promote, implement, and maintain current aquatic programs.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Assist with risk management initiatives (i.e., audits and All-Staff) and the implementation of risk management policies and procedures.
• Facilitate certification courses as needed for Campus Recreation employees and partners.
• Assess programs and adjust as needed for the success of aquatic programs.
• Conduct in-service training for student employees (4 hours per month).
• Aid in administration of a comprehensive swim lesson program.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Aquatics & Safety in preparing and managing the aquatics budget.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Aquatics & Safety in creating, promoting, and managing new aquatics/safety-based programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and work experience in aquatics environments.
• Must have experience or general knowledge in supervising lifeguards, training lifeguards, or related area of recreation.
• Current Lifeguarding/FA/CPR/AED certifications preferred.
• Willingness to work a variable schedule (intermittent evening and weekend hours will be required).
• Exceptional organizational and customer service skills, as well as ability to work independently and in a team environment.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.