Learn to Swim Coordinator
Learn to Swim Coordinator
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Job Description
Augustana University invites applications for the position of Recreational Services Learn to Swim Coordinator. This individual will be responsible for the leadership coordination and promotion of the Learn to Swim (LTS) and aquatic programming serving both the Augustana campus and the greater Sioux Falls community. The role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team mentor student staff and contribute to life-saving aquatic education in a university setting.
This role operates primarily on nights and weekends approximately 29 hours per week 11 months per year.
The duties competencies and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- Organizing coordinating implementing and evaluating Learn to Swim and aquatic programs for children students and families in Sioux Falls and surrounding communities.
- Teaching LTS classes as needed to support instructional staff and program consistency.
- Managing the LTS/aquatic registration database participation records and budget tracking.
- Providing consistent and effective communication with LTS parents and guardians.
- Selecting training supervising and evaluating aquatic staff including over 100 student employees in the recreation department.
- Coordinating scheduling of all aquatic personnel.
- Purchasing and maintaining equipment and supplies for the aquatic program.
- Marketing and promoting LTS programs through flyers brochures social media email campaigns and on-campus initiatives.
- Maintaining and enhancing content on the Recreational Services website.
- Supporting the Director of Recreational Services with broader planning evaluation and departmental initiatives.
We seek an individual with strong leadership and interpersonal skills who demonstrates a commitment to student development safety and community outreach. The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented flexible with evening/weekend hours and enthusiastic about aquatic instruction and recreation program growth.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Recreation Health Physical Education Outdoor Recreation or a related field.
- Prior lifeguard experience and current certification (preferred).
- WSI certification (preferred).
- Strong commitment to working with students within a private church-related university environment.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as required by program schedules.
- American Red Cross First Aid CPR AED certification (preferred).
- Experience with program development and supervision preferably in a collegiate or community recreation setting is helpful.
Interacting with students faculty and leadership from diverse backgrounds and perspectives along with a deep appreciation and respect for academic principles and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure:
The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the following materials in one document via our career center portal. For assistance with the application process please contact
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three professional references
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
