Assistant Director Aquatics

If you love aquatics and the energy of working in higher education we would be excited to hear from you. Join a progressive team of Collegiate Recreation professionals in a department where the growth and development of our professional and student team parallel our passion for serving the campus community. Apply today!

The University of Dayton Campus Recreation seeks a selfmotivated enthusiastic and proactive professional to develop deliver and lead a comprehensive aquatics program provide staff oversight and development and manage daily operations within the RecPlex Aquatic Center consisting of a lap pool diving well vortex and spa. The successful candidate will be responsible for program development management and assessment of new and existing programs including adult and childrens learn to swim classes informal and aquatic fitness programming and lifeguard/CPRO certification courses as well as ensuring daily pool operation in accordance with state regulations and industry best practices. This position has responsibility for the oversight of risk management protocols practices and training as well as provision of leadership and direction in the planning and of the departments safety team. Further the assistant director aquatics is expected to utilize holistic wellbeing and leadership to positively impact University of Dayton students in an environment that embodies Catholic Marianist values is primarily residential and encompasses traditional age students.

30 Aquatic Programming
Create and manage revenue generating aquatic programs such as learn to swim classes. Plan implement and lead noncredit certification courses. Assess program effectiveness through customer interest participation statistics satisfaction surveys accomplishment of learning outcomes and employee feedback. Modify the program dependent upon the needs of the University community industry trends and best practices. Develop interpret review and enforce policies and procedures related to Aquatic Center usage and swim instruction. Prepare participation reports. Implement strategies that promote use of the Aquatic Center and participation in various programs. Maintain regular communication with pool patrons and user groups responding to inquiries in a prompt and professional manner.

20 Facility Management
Administer the daily operation of the pool. Maintain records and reports of the daily evaluation of water and required equipment to include: water clarity reports water chemistry tests and maintenance schedules equipment status safety inspections and cleaning schedules. Work with pool vendors the associate director and UD Facilities Management to ensure high quality operation and maintenance of the aquatic facility to include any projects or renovations. Create and implement a preventative maintenance schedule. Ensure compliance with all state health regulations and the national standards of aquatic facilities operations.

20 Personnel
Hire train supervise and evaluate all lifeguards swimming instructors safety course instructors and program staff. Develop job responsibilities and expectations for each employee and provide the supervision to ensure employees are knowledgeable about equipment use policies and procedures and safety requirements. Monitor and submit all payroll reports for these employees. Develop and implement monthly inservice trainings for employees actively incorporating departmental mission vision foundational pillars and annual educational emphasis. Maintain employee manuals.

15 Risk Management
Contribute to the ongoing evaluation development and facilitation of the departments comprehensive risk management plan safety training and Emergency Action Plan. Coordinate the CPRO/First Aid/AED/Blood Borne Pathogen training for all Campus Recreation staff members. Maintain a full knowledge of current risk management standards and practices in aquatic operation and programming. Assist the associate director in monitoring policies and procedures to provide for safe operation of facilities and programs. Plan and conduct safety training for employees. Ensure that all risk management and liability expectations are being met with specific regard to outside groups and minors. Maintain a historical database and records per established guidelines. Develop and implement the department wide safety audit program. Maintain the stock of firstaid supply for the department.

10 Fiscal Operations
Develop oversee and administer the budget for aquatics. Coordinate all equipment purchase maintenance and inventory related to the aquatic operation. Conduct regular analysis of market conditions in order to recommend an operational budget for the various program areas and program rate structures. Maintain financial records of revenues and expenses ensuring budgetary control.

5 Related Duties
Be involved with and make meaningful contributions to departmental divisional and institutional initiatives as well as within professional organizations.
Actively participate in student development activities on campus by serving as a volunteer mentor committee member and/or participant.
Actively work with other campus departments in student persistence and retention efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Candidate must currently have a bachelors degree;
2 years of direct and progressive responsibility in operation of an aquatic facility collegiate or municipal including operations of pool equipment programming and staff supervision;
Working knowledge of current risk mitigation standards and practices in aquatic operation and programming;
Success in working collaboratively with various constituents;
Current Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) and CPR/First Aid Instructor certifications or have obtained the certifications within 3 months of hire;
Articulated passion for promoting health and wellbeing;
Excellent written communication skills;
Attention to detail; and
Ability to periodically work on evenings weekends occasional holidays and provide service in an on call basis.

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Masters degree in Recreation Administration Sports Management Business Administration Education Health Promotion Higher Education or related field;
Current certification as a Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT) Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) and Certified Pool Operator (CPO);
Knowledge of state health regulations and/or national standards of aquatic facilities operations;
Progressive responsibility in and knowledge of planning production and management of aquatic programming with the ability to formulate new creative ideas;
Experience within a collegiate recreation setting with an emphasis on student development to include supervisory experience of students;
Proven success working with a range of culturally and ethnically diverse populations and evidence of commitment to fostering a collaborative multicultural environment;
Demonstrated integrity dependability and sound judgment while being able to lead and work within a team environment;
Direct experience with administering a budget;
Demonstrated analytical skills to identify problems assess alternatives and render consistent logical decisions; and
Ability to thrive in a student service environment that values high expectations accountability leadership and balanced lifestyles while possessing exceptional verbal communication skills enthusiasm positive attitude and be a selfstarter with the ability to instill the same in others.

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission the University is committed to the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. Informed by this commitment we seek to increase diversity achieve equitable outcomes and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer we will not discriminate against minorities women protected veterans individuals with disabilities or on the basis of age race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity.