Coordinator for Aquatics and Risk Management

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

6d•$47,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for student development, supervision, and risk management within the aquatics and risk management area. The role involves planning, developing, and implementing programs, assessing risk, managing equipment, and briefing staff and participants. The coordinator will oversee aquatic facilities, enforce policies, and collaborate with other departments to develop new programs. Additionally, the role includes financial and administrative duties such as budget development, payroll management, inventory control, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The position also requires operating state vehicles and providing feedback on the safety and condition of programs, equipment, and facilities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Experience in a campus recreation setting
Self-motivated, adaptable, an effective team player and customer focused.
Preferred Aquatic Certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor/Trainer; American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor/Trainer.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, supervise, coach, mentor and evaluate aquatics student staff and other part-time staff.
Plan and facilitate regular staff meetings and training sessions for assigned area including awareness and compliance with all University policies and procedures.
Create and implement a comprehensive student development program in coordination with the unit area team and the Talent Management Unit.
Communicate job responsibilities and expectations for student employees.
Plan, develop, schedule, and implement assigned programming, assessing location-specific risk management, prepping equipment, and briefing student staff and participants as needed.
Provide and maintain reports used in assessment of programmatic quality and goals.
Oversee SRFC and multiple aquatic facilities in tandem with the Assistant Director.
Promote operating policies and procedures for use in assigned programs.
Enforce University and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
Collaborate with other units within RecSports and on campus to develop new and relevant programs in tandem with the Assistant Director.
Promote programs by coordinating with marketing & outreach to advertise programs.
Develop the operational budgets for the unit in tandem with the Assistant Director.
Monitor budgets throughout the year and assist with quarterly reporting.
Maintain proper inventory records.
Serve as an active member on committees, work teams, and other global efforts within the Department of Recreational Sports.
Prepare and manage bi-weekly payroll and wage schedules and reports.
Ensure Risk Management & Safety protocol are utilized appropriately within all assigned responsibilities.
Operate state vehicles in the performance of job duties.
Provide feedback to supervisor regarding the safety and/or condition of programs, equipment, and facilities.
Conduct daily observations on use of said equipment and facilities.
Immediately document and address all safety concerns.