Assistant Director of Aquatics
Job Summary:
The Assistant Director of Aquatics serves as a valued member of the Recreational Services team, assisting with the operations, programming, and administration for the Aquatics team. As a team, Aquatics supports the Iowa Athletic Women’s Swimming & Diving team and the Iowa Flyers Swim Club. Additionally, Aquatics partners with numerous state level associations and collegiate conferences in hosting premier events in the Midwest.
Responsibilities will include program development and implementation, special event programming, program scheduling, and revenue generation. The Assistant Director is responsible for budget progress, policy enforcement, and the oversight of professional and/or part-time staff with an emphasis on staff development and interpersonal growth.
Recreational Services Overview
With a mission to provide a variety of recreational experiences that encourage active lifestyles, Recreational Services promotes and coordinates campus-wide competitive and recreational activities that bring in over one million visits annually. Our scope includes state-of-the-art facilities, innovative programs, and an impact that reaches students, faculty, staff, retirees, alumni, and even the community. We are your destination for recreation!
Division of Student Life Overview
Recreational Services is proud to be a department with the Division of Student Life. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We are comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.
About University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is one of the nation's premier public research institutions with 32,535 students from 114 countries and all 50 states. A member of the Association of American Universities since 1909 and the Big Ten Conference since 1899, the UI is home to one of the largest and most acclaimed medical centers in the country, as well as the famous Iowa Writer's Workshop. Founded in 1847, it is the state's oldest institution of higher education located alongside the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
U.S. News & World Report rankings:
· #47 best public universities
· Top 200 Best Global Universities
· #1 public university for ‘writing in the disciplines’
· #34 consecutive years ranked as one of the best academic hospitals in the U.S.
Iowa City Rankings and Accolades
Education:
Master’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Required Qualifications:
- A master's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary.
- Related Experience (typically a minimum of 3 years).
- Demonstrated experience (typically 1 - 3 years) managing a team within an aquatics department.
- Current certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI), or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
- Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment.
- Consistently delivers work with high attention to detail and precision, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Proficiency in utilizing standard office computer software applications.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience (typically 1 or more years) within a collegiate or university aquatics program.
- Demonstrated experience (typically 1-3 years) managing of swim lesson program.
- Demonstrated experience (typically 1 or more years) instructing American Red Cross Certification Courses.
- Current certifications in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor Trainer or Water Safety Instructor Trainer.
- Current Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Application Details:
- In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Alaysia McAtee at alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
