Aquatics and Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator
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Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Aquatics and Outdoor Pursuits CoordinatorAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
IntramuralsProposed Minimum Salary
$2919.18 monthlyJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The purpose of this position is to develop implement and manage aquatics programming and outdoor recreational programs. Focus is on engaging students in activities such as swimming water aerobics camping biking hiking canoeing rock climbing etc.
This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Responsibilities:
Outdoor Pursuits: Focus is on engaging students in activities such as swimming water aerobics camping biking hiking canoeing rock climbing etc.
Aquatics: Recruit interview hire train schedule and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of approximately 10 student employees. These part time student employees serve as aqua class instructors swim instructors lifeguards and a student coordinator.
Aquatics: Daily supervision and development of student staff. Plan and schedule monthly in-services for the lifeguards to make sure they are staying current on their life saving abilities and processes in place for emergencies to make the pool a safe environment.
Aquatics: Responsible for scheduling monthly ARC class offerings for life guards Rec Sports staff PVAMU students and local community members. Order and maintain necessary inventory of manikins and supplies (face shields bandages and wraps etc.) required to teach ARC classes. At the conclusion of each class complete the ARC Instructors Corner process to submit training records and request cards for all participants that successfully complete class.
Aquatics and Outdoor Pursuits: Responsible for the coordination training and procedure to provide certification cards to participants that successfully complete American Red Cross (ARC) CPR and/or First Aid classes. Market and promote that ARC classes are offered at the student recreation center. Coordinate the registration process confirm payments associated with each class.
Aquatics and Outdoor Pursuits: Reviews and justifies records of budget transactions; allocates program area funding to support daily needs. Leads training and conducts assessment & evaluates the effectiveness of programs and student satisfaction with program as it relates to the TAMUS student learning objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of related experience in campus recreation including related supervisory experience.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database applications. Knowledge of equipment maintenance. Knowledge of program development.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Excellent customer service and assessment skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Registrations Certifications and Licenses:
American Red Cross Adult CPR and AED First Aid and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor American Red Cross Safety Instructor (WSI) Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) level 1 certification or other national recognized ropes course wilderness excursion instructor/leader certification AFO or CPO or ability to obtain WSS (lesson) within three months of employment.
Other Requirements:
Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. Travel required.
Special Requirements:
Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelors degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of seven years of experience.
Job Posting Close Date:
10/15/2025
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Business
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- Outbound Calls
- Product Knowledge
- Account Management
- Business Solutions
- Communication
- CRM
- Cold calls
- Business Relationships
- C-Level
- Sales Process
- Relationship Building
- Face-To-Face Meetings
About Company
Academic Programs Prairie View A&M University is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state of Texas. Empowered by a shared sense of history and experience, we have built an unparalleled reputation for empowering scholars to carry our rich legacy of distinct ... View more
