Program Coordinator/Challenge Adventure - 500991

University of Toledo•Toledo, OH

2d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing all functions and development of the Lifeguard Instructor program, including hiring, training, mentoring, evaluating, disciplining, and supervising Lifeguards and water safety instructors. The role also involves providing risk assessments for the Aquatic Center, managing aquatic and safety-related programming, and overseeing safety trainings and mock emergencies. Additionally, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for aquatic special event programs and assisting with the creation of policies and procedures for the climb wall, high ropes course, and team building activities. This includes hiring, training, scheduling, mentoring, supervising, evaluating, and disciplining challenge student employees, as well as coordinating planning and oversight of challenge area programs and events. Maintenance of challenge equipment and leading the safety auditing process for all departmental student employees and conducting safety training for professional staff are also key responsibilities. The individual will serve as chair of the Safety committee for the Department and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Recreation Administration, Physical Education, Sports Administration or Related Field
Minimum of two to five (2-5) years’ experience in Aquatic/Pool Management, or Relevant Experience
Outdoor/Challenge related experience and knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge of Pool equipment and operations
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and/or WSI Certification

Nice To Haves

Master degree in Recreation Administration, Physical Education, Sports Administration or Related Field
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer and/or Water Safety Instructor Trainer Certification
Certified Pool Operator

Responsibilities

Managing all functions and development of the Lifeguard Instructor program.
Hiring, training, mentoring, evaluating, disciplining, and supervising all Lifeguards, water safety instructors, and American Red Cross Instructors.
Providing risk assessments for the Aquatic Center.
Managing all formal and informal aquatic and safety related programming as it relates to participation, revenue, and staffing.
Managing safety trainings, mock emergencies, and semester audits on behalf of the department.
Responsible for aquatic special event programs.
Assisting with the creation and development of policies and procedures for the climb wall, high ropes course, and team building.
Hiring, training, scheduling, mentoring, supervising, evaluating, and disciplining all challenge student employees.
Coordinating all planning and oversight of challenge area programs and events.
Responsible for maintenance of challenge equipment.
Responsible for leading the safety auditing process of all departmental student employees.
Conducting safety training of the departments professional staff.
Serving as chair of the Safety committee for the Department.
Other duties as assigned.