Student Aquatics Supervisor

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant educational community as an Aquatic Supervisor, where you will lead and inspire student lifeguards. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the skills of future lifeguards while ensuring a safe and enjoyable aquatic environment. You will be responsible for supervising staff, coordinating training sessions, and maintaining safety standards. If you have a passion for aquatics and leadership, this position is perfect for you. Work in a scenic location surrounded by the beauty of West Texas, and make a lasting impact on student lives while enjoying the benefits of a supportive university environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Valid American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard certification required.
• Experience in leadership and staff management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train student lifeguards effectively.
• Manage staff schedules and assist with hiring processes.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

Leadership

Staff scheduling

Training and onboarding

Risk management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Lifeguard training certification

Tools

First aid supplies

Aquatic equipment

Job description

Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard or YMCA Lifeguard certification

Preferred

Staffing Reason

Staffing Reason Institutional

Primary Responsibilities

Student Aquatics Supervisor Job Description

The Aquatic Supervisor will serve in an administrative capacity providing leadership to front line student employees in the Lifeguard roles. Supervisors maintain staff schedules, assist with hiring, and lead training of new student staff members. Will be responsible for overall building supervision.

Aquatic Supervisor Job Responsibilities

• Create and maintain student staff schedules.
• Assist with hiring, interviewing, and onboarding new Lifeguards.
• Lead on-site training of new Lifeguards.
• Assist with developing and facilitating ongoing meetings and trainings for all Aquatic Staff.
• Coordinate risk management procedures and trainings for all Aquatics and Facilities Staff.
• Maintain inventory of first aid supplies, various aquatic equipment, and staff supplies.

Additional Information

Please contact Kara Poole at 432-837-8792 or [e-mail]

Graves Pierce 201

Lifeguard training will be offered again in May. In order to take the training course, you must be able to pass the prerequisite swim test:

1. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl (freestyle), breaststroke, or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
2. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

Details for the timed event:

• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water, swim goggles are not allowed.
• Surface dive, feet first or head first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so you are able to get a breath. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job-related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination, and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [e-mail].

About SRSU

Sul Ross State University Alpine Campus is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students on campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine.

The SRSU campuses in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde comprise Rio Grande College. RGC offers upper-level courses leading to bachelor’s degrees as well as master’s degree programs and works closely with its partner institution, Southwest Texas Junior College, to provide a seamless transition to RGC for their students. All RGC students hold an Associate degree from an accredited institution or they have completed 42 semester credit hours of transferable work.

More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings at http://www.sulross.edu.

Is Background Check Required? Yes

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Intent
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation (1)

Supplemental Questions

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