LaHaye Rec Aquatics Coordinator

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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.
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Responsible for directly overseeing a lifeguard team of student managers, student employees and seasonal employees. This includes hiring, training, developing, scheduling, and evaluating.
Lead regular in-service trainings for lifeguards to ensure skill maintenance and staff readiness.
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.
Assists in development and implementation of aquatic programming, including swim lessons and classes.
Assists in the maintenance and adherence of risk management procedures and policies in aquatic facilities, and ensuring compliance with University policies.
Document and report incidents and injuries in aquatic facilities.
Document, track, and report program statistics and objectives progress in the areas of usage, program participation, and survey feedback.
Make purchases and recommendations for departmental assets or expenses.
Occasionally oversee and assist with events or operations during evening, nights or weekend hours.
Remain up to date on industry standards and performance benchmarks and ensure that aquatics operations and programming remain effective and current.
Perform all other tasks assigned by the Director of Fitness Facilities.
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.