Assistant Director of Aquatics, Recreational Services

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation Administration, Sports Management or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Demonstrated professional experience (typically 1-3 years) in Aquatic programming and facility management.
• Demonstrated experience (typically 1-3 years) managing a Swim Lesson program.
• Demonstrated experience (typically 1-3 years) managing a team within an aquatics department.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to provide examples of savvy approaches to effectively resolve conflicts or complaints.
• Commitment to and alignment with the values of the Division of Student Life, including a demonstrated commitment to excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficiency in utilizing standard office computer software applications.
• Current certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI), and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated professional experience (typically 1 or more years) within a collegiate or university aquatics program.
• Demonstrated experience (typically 1 or more years) instructing American Red Cross Certification Courses.
• Current certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI), and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI).
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer (LGIT) certification.
• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) certification.
• Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification. 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.

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.  Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact michael-washington@uiowa.edu