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Inside Higher Ed . 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 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. Responsibilities
Performs administrative, supervisory, and professional work in the development, implementation, and marketing of aquatic programming and recreational services. Operate independently and work toward the goals outlined by the 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 the 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 governing standards, 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 lifeguards and water safety instructors; may actively participate 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. Cleans and maintains the swimming pool, surrounding areas and related equipment; conducts daily pool chemical testing and ensures proper chemical balances and safety of pool water. Maintains pool facility areas and related equipment space in a clean and orderly condition. Operates tools and equipment used in pool maintenance and ADA equipment as needed. Communicates with facility management personnel concerning pool repairs and resolves issues or concerns. Monitors inventory levels and ensures proper storage and disposal of chemicals and pool maintenance supplies; orders supplies as appropriate. Maintains records related to daily user counts, sanitary water conditions, back-washing, incidents, and safety equipment. Reports health and safety hazards and maintenance needs to the Director of Wellness Operations or designated staff. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in sports management, recreation management or related field required. Three (3) or more years of related experience in aquatics recreational programming including lifeguarding and swimming instruction. 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 read, analyze and interpret safety rules and procedures. Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Outlook. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree. Current Lifeguard certification preferred. Current Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred. Current Water Safety Instructor certification required. Certifications
Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification required. Current Water Safety Instructor certification required. Physical Demands
Regularly required to sit, walk, use hands to operate office and pool equipment, speak and hear. May lift up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities include distance, close, and peripheral vision. Work Details
Shift: As needed Full-time On-site work; remote work not available Travel: 1% - 25% Other Information
FLSA: Non-Exempt Number of Vacancies: 1 Posting Number: SC0768P Posting Open Date: 03/10/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to Applicants: Must provide documentation for credentials, including current Lifeguard, CPO/AFO, Lifeguard Instructor, and Water Safety Instructor certifications as applicable. EEO Statement: Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.
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Aquatics Coordinator
role at
Inside Higher Ed . 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 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. Responsibilities
Performs administrative, supervisory, and professional work in the development, implementation, and marketing of aquatic programming and recreational services. Operate independently and work toward the goals outlined by the 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 the 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 governing standards, 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 lifeguards and water safety instructors; may actively participate 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. Cleans and maintains the swimming pool, surrounding areas and related equipment; conducts daily pool chemical testing and ensures proper chemical balances and safety of pool water. Maintains pool facility areas and related equipment space in a clean and orderly condition. Operates tools and equipment used in pool maintenance and ADA equipment as needed. Communicates with facility management personnel concerning pool repairs and resolves issues or concerns. Monitors inventory levels and ensures proper storage and disposal of chemicals and pool maintenance supplies; orders supplies as appropriate. Maintains records related to daily user counts, sanitary water conditions, back-washing, incidents, and safety equipment. Reports health and safety hazards and maintenance needs to the Director of Wellness Operations or designated staff. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in sports management, recreation management or related field required. Three (3) or more years of related experience in aquatics recreational programming including lifeguarding and swimming instruction. 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 read, analyze and interpret safety rules and procedures. Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Outlook. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree. Current Lifeguard certification preferred. Current Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred. Current Water Safety Instructor certification required. Certifications
Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification required. Current Water Safety Instructor certification required. Physical Demands
Regularly required to sit, walk, use hands to operate office and pool equipment, speak and hear. May lift up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities include distance, close, and peripheral vision. Work Details
Shift: As needed Full-time On-site work; remote work not available Travel: 1% - 25% Other Information
FLSA: Non-Exempt Number of Vacancies: 1 Posting Number: SC0768P Posting Open Date: 03/10/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to Applicants: Must provide documentation for credentials, including current Lifeguard, CPO/AFO, Lifeguard Instructor, and Water Safety Instructor certifications as applicable. EEO Statement: Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.
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