CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients

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Job Summary:

The Coordinator - Aquatics has direct responsibility for the functional operations of the natatorium, lifeguards, swim lesson program and risk management. This position will work closely and collaboratively with the Assistant Director - Facilities to develop and implement policies, CENTERS standards, as well as to ensure excellent customer service on behalf of the client.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the management and upkeep of the natatorium
• Manage swim lessons and American Red Cross certification course offerings
• Teach American Red Cross certification classes for staff and community
• Manage safety trainings, mock emergencies, and semester audits on behalf of the department and work collaboratively to provide risk management and training for all department staff
• Evaluate program effectiveness through regular assessment and responsible for ensuring areas of responsibility stay in line with current trends
• Oversee policies and procedures development for all areas of responsibility
• Manage the department staff certification database and records
• Incorporate CENTERS’ experiential teaching philosophies to contribute to the university’s holistic student engagement and learning goals
• Manage budget, strategic planning, and regular reporting for area of responsibility
• Build strong partnerships on campus and with vendors
• Provide direction and oversight following the mission and goals of the department, division, and university

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule and evaluate part-time student employees
• Responsible for approving timecards and preparing necessary documents/reports for bi-weekly payroll

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of work experience
• Demonstrated experience within aquatics
• Leadership and supervisory experiences

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s preferred
• At least two years of programming experience (graduate assistantship experience accepted)
• Experience working in a collegiate/community recreation environment
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification (or willing to obtain)
• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED/FA Instructor certification (or willing to obtain)
• Current CPO/AFO certification (or willing to obtain)
• Current LGI & WSI certifications (or willing to obtain)

Skills and Abilities

• Analytical skills to identify problems, assess alternatives, and render consistent, logical decisions
• Strong working knowledge of operational procedures and standard practices used in the successful management of aquatic facilities
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to motivate and lead employees and hold them accountable
• Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm
• Ability to thrive in an environment that values high expectations, accountability, and balanced lifestyle choices
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadline

CENTERS is an Equal Opportunity Employer