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Sr Coordinator of Aquatics, Youth, and Safety Programs Jobs in Great Falls, USA at Montana State University
Sr Coordinator of Aquatics, Youth, and Safety Programs
This position will coordinate the day-to-day operations related to the new aquatic facility, youth programs, and assist with the safety and risk management efforts for Campus Recreation.
Responsibilities Aquatics
- Manage the aquatics facility – perform basic pool maintenance, perform chemical balance checks and be able to rectify issues, staff pool reservations, oversee safety of pool deck, and exhibit exceptional customer service
- Ensure and maintain American Red Cross lifeguard safety training requirements of aquatics employees to continually mitigate risk
- Hire, train, develop, and mentor a staff of ~20 lifeguards and/or swim instructors
- Administer monthly emergency safety audits of staff ensuring life-saving skills are properly administered
- Coordinate and oversee annual pool licensure process with Campus Sanitarian
Youth Programs
- Management of Bobcat Summer Youth Camp (BSYC). Provide leadership, management, and development to camp programming for the day camp that hosts 600 kids each summer
- Hire, train, develop, and mentor 12–14 Summer Camp staff members
- Continually review, train, and revise risk management strategy for youth programs to include Code Adam protocols in the Student Wellness Center and on campus
- Expand youth programming to include swim lessons programming, parent night out events and others as opportunities arise
Safety
- Coordinate the offering and teaching of safety certification programs including CPR, first aid, and AED
- Assist with the implementation of the Student Wellness Center Emergency Response Plan (ERP), standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and other risk management efforts and trainings
Other Duties
- Contribute to department wide operations and strategic planning such as budget processes, assessment, data tracking, student development initiatives, special events, and outreach
- Implement program assessment tools to assess program needs, participant satisfaction and overall program feedback
- Attend professional Development workshops, certifications, and conferences to be at the height of the industry standards
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Leisure Studies, Sports Management, Exercise Science or related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience and success in facility or aquatics management
- Lifeguard trainer certification (or willing to obtain within 1 year of hire)
- Demonstrated experience and interest in working with youth
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management, Business, or Sport Science or related field
- Prior experience using Innosoft Fusion or other membership/recreation facility management software
- Current certification in teaching CPR / AED
Success Criteria
- Effectively coordinate and prioritize workload to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Utilize a growth mindset when facing personal and professional development opportunities. Model professional and ethical behavior.
- Have the ability to positively respond to difficult situations with comprehensive and creative outcomes.
- Consistently demonstrate professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continually supporting, promoting and building a whole community which is accessible to people of many backgrounds.
- Demonstrate initiatives and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented office culture, assisting with special projects and events for Campus Recreation department and/or Student Success area initiatives.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and abilities that build and maintain positive working relationships within the department, the University, and the community.
- Maintain knowledge of and implement current best practices for aquatics operations, youth programs, wellness, and facility operations in collegiate recreation.
- Seek opportunities to enhance the overall operations of Campus Recreation with intentional interdepartmental collaboration and development and implementation…
Title: Sr Coordinator of Aquatics, Youth, and Safety Programs
Company: Montana State University
Location: Great Falls, USA
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