Associate Director for Aquatics Programs

• Master’s degree in Recreation, Sports Management, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Extensive professional experience (typically 3-5 years) in campus recreation at an institution of higher education involving swimming/aquatic program management.
• Extensive experience managing performance of professional employees involving the application of performance management system, practices, and tools to develop and improve individual, team and organizational performance.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply policies and practices for planning and administering a budget.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to ensure safe practices in daily operations and effective maintenance and repair services for facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative climate that recognizes and promotes diversity and individual growth in multicultural competency.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• American Red Cross in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification.

• Registered Collegiate Recreational Sports Professional.
• Proficiency in the use of Hy-Tek Swim Meet Management software.
• Proficiency in the use of swim timing equipment and scoreboard systems.

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.