Job Responsibilities

Staff & Student Development

• Directly supervise approximately sixty - (60) part-time aquatics and safety staff, which includes a graduate coordinator, lifeguards, swim instructors, American Red Cross CPR/1st Aid/AED and Lifeguard instructors

• Directly coordinate and direct aquatic and safety staff recruitment, hiring, training and evaluation

• Conduct monthly staff in-services

• Ability to cover instructor and lifeguard shifts and find substitute when needed in on-call and emergency situations

• Supervise payroll for all aquatic and safety employees

• Evaluate and assess aquatic and safety programs, staff, and facilities; contribute to the development of learning outcomes   

Program Management   

• Coordinate, implement, and supervise revenue generating aquatic programs including group and private youth and adult swimming lessons, masters swimming, lifeguard training courses, certifications, and other events

• Educate and research all current trends in aquatics programming, facilities, and staffing

• Market, promote, and evaluate all aquatics programs and events

• Communicate and coordinate Varsity Athletics Swim programs and university events reserved pool usage, review regulations/policies, and collaborate/assist with all home varsity swim meets

• Manage assigned budgetary responsibilities

• Complete annual comprehensive analytical and statistical reports regarding aquatic facility usage, certifications, and programs

 Safety and Risk/Emergency Management

• Review, evaluate, develop, and enforce policies and procedures for aquatic facilities

• Create, implement, and enforce a risk management plan for both pools

• Develop, coordinate, and review campus recreation facility emergency procedures and action plans

• Coordinate and implement all risk management initiatives for the department annually

• Facilitate and schedule the training of the Campus Recreation staff in American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, AED, and blood borne pathogen training

• Coordinate and implement all university emergency processes (i.e.: evacuation protocols and exercises with EMS, 2 way radio communication for all staff)

• Maintain and update all required certifications for all campus recreation employees

• Oversee campus recreation injury reporting database and directly communicate with the university risk management office on mandatory reporting processes

 Facility Management 

• Inspect, evaluate, and troubleshoot pool areas daily and maintain water quality of each pool; prepare inspection reports on an ongoing basis; prepare necessary documentation to meet or exceed federal, state, and county requirements/codes

• Manage and schedule utilization requests by all constituents and communicate aquatics program and usage schedule to members and to the campus community at large

• Coordinate the purchase, inventory, and maintenance of aquatic equipment and supplies

• Respond and react to on-call situations and be available to take necessary actions with aquatic facility emergencies

• Oversee the daily management of the university pool facility

• Responsible for obtaining, educating, and researching information on all aquatics equipment, instruments, mechanical systems, materials, and supplies and implement effective utilization

• Assist in coordinating and communicating with pool vendors to ensure high quality maintenance of all pools to include chemical levels and balancing, pool cleanliness, deck cleanliness, and other issues pertaining to pool operations and patron safety

• Assist in collaborating and corresponding with Rowan Facilities Operations and Physical Plant and contracted vendors regarding on-going aquatic facility projects, renovations, and maintenance

 Administrative Responsibilities  

• Create an environment that promotes and facilitates student learning and development

• Provide superior customer service to all campus recreation patrons

• Actively participate in the student development program including new employee orientation, the annual employee training program, and ongoing training sessions and in-services

• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, in-service education sessions, and other divisional or departmental meetings

• Assist with planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating on-going departmental special events

• Participate in other Division of Student Life initiatives, programs, and committees as required

• Assist in the overall operation of the department by providing input and completing assigned projects, annual goals and objectives, and annual reports

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education

• Master’s degree from an accredited College or University and one year of professional experience 

  • NOTE: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2 years paraprofessional experience in collegiate recreation can be in lieu of one year of professional experience

Experience:

• Experience supervising the daily operations of an aquatics program

• Experience supervising part-time or student employees  

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, multi-task, be resourceful, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment

• Experience working in a cohesive, team setting

Specific Skills:

• Communicate effectively and professionally, including written, interpersonal, and public speaking

• Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds occasionally

• Occasionally work early morning, evening, weekends and holiday work hours 

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.

• Skilled in use of personal computers and related software (Microsoft Office & Google Drive)

• Ability to become instructor certified in CPR/First Aid/AED through the American Red Cross within the first year of hire  

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) license or ability to obtain within first year of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in Recreation, Exercise Science, Sports Management, Student Personnel, Student Affairs, or related field and two years of professional experience 

Experience

• Experience in supervising aquatics and safety student staff in collegiate recreation

• Experience in risk management, safety, and emergency management

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.

• CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor certification through the American Red Cross

• Lifeguard Instructor certification through the American Red Cross

• Water Safety Instructor certification through the American Red Cross

• Membership in NIRSA - Leaders of Collegiate Recreation

Supervisory Responsibility, if any:

Part-time student staff (Graduate Coordinator, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, American Red Cross Instructors, Aquatic Supervisors, Possible Intern)

Working Conditions: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 20 pounds regularly and 40 pounds occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Evening and weekend hours are required to direct and implement services and participate in campus activities.

Salary & Benefits:

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is AFT: Range 24 $73,899.91 to $84,980.25 with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Note:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. 
• Only completed, online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered.