| We are seeking an energetic person capable of professional interactions with patrons and program participants, as well as, the ability to mentor student employees. The employee should have the capacity to remain organized in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to navigate efficiently between a wide variety of software programs. This employee’s ability to develop and implement inclusive programs and policies; be self-reliant and vigilant; and a willingness to regularly access their own success are vital to this position’s effectiveness. This person should place a high value on regular, accurate, and timely communication. Manage the aquatics staff and instructor of programs: - Recruit, supervise, and thoroughly train lifeguards, instructors, and student supervisors.
- Teach group swim lessons, CPR-Pro, and Lifeguard Certification classes each semester.
- Maintain accurate records and data pertaining to user loads, program participation, assessment, and budget.
- Manage the Recreational Swim Program including member recruitment and setting program guidelines.
- Conduct swim testing for all applicable sports clubs and summer camp programs.
Co-Coordinate Recreational Programs (mainly intramural sports and special events): - Produce select league schedules, tournament brackets, and special one-day event schedules.
- Assist in the inventory, and maintenance of all equipment and apparel used for intramural sports.
- Assist with supervision of contact-sport leagues and ensure professional presence at all other tournaments
- Assist with mentoring and training intramural sports supervisors and sport officials.
Provide support for recreation facility scheduling and daily operation: - Assist with facility scheduling meetings, fundamental facility operations, and supervision during peak hours
- Coordinate the department’s overnight equipment loan program on a daily basis.
- Assist with teaching CPR & First Aid for student staff and outside clients.
- Take an active role in implementing the department’s risk management plan.
- Participate as an active member of the staff by attending weekly departmental and divisional meetings.
- Assist with annual locker renewal and management of locker rooms.
- Assist with coordinating marketing efforts for the department.
- Serve on weekend duty for the department several times each semester.
- Conduct outcome assessment for program areas under the position’s responsibility and report out.
Lafayette College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in its educational programs and activities, admissions, or employment as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin); and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); and other applicable laws and College policies. |
