LaHaye Rec Aquatics Coordinator

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,349,000 - 60,614,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Campus Rec Coordinator to oversee aquatic operations, staff supervision, and programming within Campus Recreation. The role includes leading student managers, ensuring safety, and maintaining compliance with university policies.

You will supervise a lifeguard team, conduct trainings, monitor facilities, and report program statistics while coordinating with vendors and university leadership to deliver effective aquatic services across campus.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree from an accredited university.
• 1-2 years’ experience working in an aquatic setting.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications.
• Current Lifeguard Certification.
• Certified Pool Operator.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, problem solving ability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifeguard team, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation.
• Lead regular in-service trainings for lifeguards.
• Manage day to day operations of aquatic facilities and safety procedures.
• Assist in development and implementation of aquatic programming.
• Maintain risk management procedures and compliance with university policies.
• Document and report incidents, injuries, and program statistics.
• Make purchases and recommendations for departmental assets.
• Occasionally oversee events or operations during evenings, nights or weekends.
• Stay current on industry standards and performance benchmarks.

Skills

Lifeguard supervision

Lifeguard training

Facility operations

Program development

Risk management

Documentation & reporting

Vendor communication

Education

Four-year college degree from an accredited university

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Campus Rec Coordinator is responsible to provide and oversee effective operations for respective Campus Recreation administration, programs, and/or facilities during set work hours. The Coordinator will provide direction to part time and/or student workers by supervising tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. They are responsible for maintaining safety, reducing risk, and executing job specific functions. The Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for the maintenance, operations and programming of aquatic facilities within Campus Recreation. This position is responsible for leading student managers, student employees and seasonal employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for directly overseeing a lifeguard team of student managers, student employees and seasonal employees. This includes hiring, training, developing, scheduling, and evaluating.
2. Lead regular in-service trainings for lifeguards to ensure skill maintenance and staff readiness.
3. Responsible for day to day operational tasks to ensure seamless function of Campus Recreation aquatic facilities including: monitoring and adjusting chemicals, pump room maintenance, conducting facility cleaning, reporting maintenance issues, and communicating with vendors.
4. Assists in development and implementation of aquatic programming, including swim lessons and classes.
5. Assists in the maintenance and adherence of risk management procedures and policies in aquatic facilities, and ensuring compliance with University policies.
6. Document and report incidents and injuries in aquatic facilities.
7. Document, track, and report program statistics and objectives progress in the areas of usage, program participation, and survey feedback.
8. Make purchases and recommendations for departmental assets or expenses.
9. Occasionally oversee and assist with events or operations during evening, nights or weekend hours.
10. Remain up to date on industry standards and performance benchmarks and ensure that aquatics operations and programming remain effective and current.
11. Perform all other tasks assigned by the Director of Fitness Facilities.
12. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for 3 student managers, 28 student employees, 7 seasonal employees.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Required Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree from an accredited university
• 1-2 years’ experience working in an aquatic setting
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications
• Current Lifeguard Certification
• Certified Pool Operator
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, problem solving ability, and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned or progress towards graduate level degree
• Experience leading a team
• Water Safety Instructor Certified

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information. Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates. Strong organizational skills. Excellent computer skills. Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities Frequently required to travel to local and campus locations. Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally. Frequently required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building. Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business. Regularly lift 45 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is split between a climate-controlled office setting and aquatic facilities. Both areas are well lit and the noise level is moderate. Work in aquatic facilities will necessitate handling aquatic chemicals to maintain a safe environment.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Time Type, Location & Pay

Time Type: Full time
Location: Onsite
Pay Range: Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure. The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. $18.27 - $21.15

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law.

Whatever capacity you work in at Liberty University, you’ll be playing a supportive role in our mission of Training Champions for Christ. Liberty has a wide variety of engaging and challenging positions available that are waiting for committed men and women of integrity just like you. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.