WSI/LGI

Wartburg College; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wartburg College invites applications for an Aquatic Programs Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and manage Red Cross–certified courses in the college pool. You will create a constructive environment, administer exams, and ensure course completion and safety compliance.

You will maintain records, communicate with the Red Cross, and collaborate with staff to ensure smooth operations and participant success in each session.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water safety practices and usage of water safety equipment.
• Current Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid certifications or equivalent required. WSI certification preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment tests and in-water skills tests (80%).
• Attend in-service trainings/mandatory skill review sessions and pass semester skill reviews (80%).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage aquatic courses taught in conjunction with the local Red Cross chapter.
• Create a positive environment encouraging participants to meet course objectives and be prepared to answer questions.
• Administer and score final examinations when applicable and ensure completion requirements are met.
• Provide guidance to participants unable to complete course requirements.
• Submit completed course records and reports to the Red Cross within required timelines.
• Maintain professional conduct and enforce health and safety regulations for the pool.
• Be knowledgeable of pool regulations, emergency procedures, and organizational policies.
• Cooperate with shift supervisors and the Director of the W to complete assigned tasks.

Skills

Water safety

Education

Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

WSI Certification (preferred)

Job description

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Function of Position:

Plan, coordinate, and manage aquatic courses taught in conjunction with the local Red Cross chapter.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and manage courses taught in conjunction with the local Red Cross chapter. Submit lesson plans to Aquatic Director prior to the beginning of new class sessions.
• Create a positive environment encouraging participants to meet course objectives. Be prepared to answer participants' questions.
• Administer and score the final examination when applicable. Ensure that participants meet course completion requirements.
• Provide positive critique and guidance to those unable to complete course requirements.
• Submit completed course records and reports to the Red Cross within the time required by the local Red Cross Chapter. Make three copies prior to submitting to the Red Cross for the W records.
• Be tactful in handling disciplinary problems and must use self-restraint in language, temper, and manners. Act and present themselves in a professional manner at all times and in all situations.
• Require all patrons to follow personal health and safety regulations as established by the W.
• Knowledgeable of all personnel and operation policies, specific pool regulations, and specific emergency procedures for the pool.
• Cooperate with others and complete all tasks as assigned by the shift supervisors and the Director of the W.

Supervision:

Assist with the maintenance of the facility and equipment including but not limited to:

• 1. Maintain program equipment and report all supply needs to supervisor.
• 2. Clean and disinfect facility area, including sauna and steam room, as directed.
• 3. Complete maintenance and cleaning "rounds" of the facility as directed.
• 4. Assist other personnel with their assigned duties during rush period or minor maintenance work during off periods.
• 5. Assist in securing the facility prior to leaving.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of water safety practices and usage of water safety equipment.
• Current Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid certifications or equivalent required. WSI certification preferred.
• Pass pre-employment tests and in-water skills test (80%), attend all in-service trainings/mandatory skill review sessions, and pass semester skill review tests (80%).