Aquatics Coordinator

Spelman College • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Wellness Operations and Recreation, the Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for the overall operation and general maintenance of the Wellness Center swimming pool. Responsibilities include compliance with applicable Fulton County health codes, industry laws, regulations and standards governing swimming pool maintenance, aquatic programming, and operations. This full-time position performs duties to ensure a safe and efficient aquatic program at the Wellness Center Natatorium.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in sports management, recreation management or related field required.
• Three (3) or more years of related experience in aquatics recreational programming to include lifeguarding and the instruction of swimming lessons.
• Three (3) or more years of leadership and managerial experience in an aquatics/recreational role.
• Strong customer service focus, communication, and time management skills.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to interface with internal and external customers with diplomacy and tact.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic level computer skills using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Current Lifeguard certification preferred.
• Current Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative, supervisory, and professional work in the development, implementation, and marketing of aquatic programming and recreational services.
• Operate independently and work diligently towards the goals outlined by Director of Wellness Operations.
• Oversees scheduling of programming activities and monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and activity participation.
• Creates and implements initiatives and member-led activities resulting in community engagement.
• Effectively communicates community benefit and the impact of aquatics program for all stakeholders.
• Manages assigned grants along with deliverables, tracking, and reporting.
• Mitigate risk in all functions associated with aquatics, training, performance, safety checks, and daily operations.
• Ensures that Risk Management procedures are followed and that all aquatic programs comply with the governing standards, all regulations, and other applicable standards.
• Displays professional behavior to support goals, values, and protocols.
• Promotes interest and provides information regarding aquatics activities to students, faculty, and staff.
• Provides direct supervision of the lifeguards and water safety instructors as well as occasionally taking an active role as an instructor, lifeguard, and maintenance person when necessary.
• Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long-range plans.
• Coordinates, schedules, and maintains related records and statistics for programs and personnel at the swimming pool.
• Develops, coordinates, and direct varied activities involved in a community recreation program.
• Cleans and maintains the swimming pool, surrounding areas and related equipment on a regular basis.
• Conducts daily inspections of pool water for proper chemical balances, bacteria levels and pH.
• Keeps pool facility areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools used in pool maintenance.
• Communicates with facility management personnel concerning pool repairs.
• Monitors inventory levels and ensures proper storage and disposal of chemicals and other pool maintenance supplies.
• Maintains, analyzes, and submits pertinent records in respect to daily user counts, sanitary water conditions, and pool decks.
• Reports health and safety hazards to the Director of Wellness Operations.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Smoke-free campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree