Job Title:

Assistant Director, Aquatics, Recreation and Wellness Services

Kent Campus - Kent, OH 

Salary:

 $46,977 - $55,000

Basic Function:

Assist in directing the daily operations and programmatic needs of the Natatorium. Reports to Senior Associate Director, Recreation and Wellness Services.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Coordinate the daily operations of Aquatics programming including youth swim team, Learn-to-Swim, private swim lessons, and American Red Cross safety classes.

Hire, train, and supervise Aquatics student staff; supervise full-time Pool Technician.

Participate in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.

Plan, monitor, and maintain program budget; prepare and maintain program reports and records.

Review programs and services to ensure safety and risk management practices are followed and make recommendations for enhancements; ensure completion of supervised employees’ required safety and risk management training.

Evaluate effectiveness of programs and services.

Provide operational and facility oversight of the Natatorium.

Provide maintenance support to the Natatorium, including backup support to the Pool Technician.

Assist with planning and conducting annual maintenance shutdown for department and area.

Responsible for maintaining all records and requirements specific to the Ohio Revised Code for swimming pool operations.

Provide departmental support of training and development initiatives.

Support department through safety and risk management education and training.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in sport administration, recreation administration, education, or a relevant field. Three years of experience in aquatics, to include at least one year in a supervisory or lead capacity.

License/Certification:

Required American Red Cross or equivalent certifications:

• Lifeguarding (current or willing to obtain upon hiring)
• Lifeguarding Instructor (current or willing to obtain upon hiring)

Certified Pool Operator Certification required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment

Knowledge Of:

Desktop office computing applications

Budgeting procedures

Best practices in recreation *

Risk and safety practices relative to recreation services *

Skill In:

Written, verbal and interpersonal communication *

Handling difficult situations involving conflict to patrons *

Interpreting and applying policies in a consistent manner

Managing multiple projects with a strict deadline *

The evaluation of programs/services and make recommendations *

Developing programs/services which are safe, inclusive and diverse

Ability To:

Manage people and projects

Work independently and as part of team Mentor, train and instruct student employees

Work with diverse populations in an effective manner

Apply state and federal regulations applicable to the department (Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Certifications:

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor/Instructor Trainer

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None.

Working Schedule:

 Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, or otherwise discussed with your supervisor. 

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.