The Manager of Aquatics and Safety provides leadership to the administration and supervision of a comprehensive aquatics and safety portfolio that includes aquatic center, safety certification courses, swim lessons, and aquatic programming.  These programs and facilities are designed to enhance the wellness, leadership development, and participant connection to the campus community through structured programs, events, recreational and educational activities. This position oversees four 25-yard lap lanes, leisure area with features, and 20-person hot tub, American Red Cross and American Heart Association training site, and swim lesson program. This position provides leadership for the development, implementation, and assessment of the Aquatic and Safety Programs short- and long-term objectives including strategic planning, budget development and management, policy and procedures, facility coordination, equipment lifecycle planning, risk management, and program performance standards/evaluations.

Leadership and Program Management:

• Directs the research, strategic planning, development, financial management, facility, and equipment needs, risk management, and assessment of the delivery of the department’s Aquatic and Safety Programs.
• Responsible for the supervision and daily operations of the Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center’s Aquatics Center, featuring 4 25-yard lap lanes, leisure area with vortex pool, water slide, and 20-person hot tub/spa.
• Manages all aspects of the aquatics and safety program including but not limited to open recreation swim and activities, learn to swim, and water fitness non-credit instructional programs, specialty aquatics-based certification programs, summer youth and community aquatics programs including pool parties, and safety certification classes (American Red Cross and American Heart Association).
• Direct, design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive high-quality aquatics recreation program that meets and balances the needs of the campus community and provides a positive experience focused on healthy behaviors and individual/team well-being through aquatics recreation activity programs.
• Coordinates/assists in developing, planning, administering, and implementing revenue-generating aquatics events and programs and works collaboratively with other members of Campus Recreation and Wellness and our division staff to conduct special events and programs for the campus community.
• Instruct American Red Cross (ARC) and American Heart Association (AHA) safety and training classes to Campus Recreation professional and student staff, UCCS community and public: first aid, CPR, AED, bloodborne pathogens, and lifeguard training.
• Administers and maintains recreational management software (Fusion) that supports aquatic and safety program and event registrations, product sales, and swim lesson passes.
• Collaborates in aquatics and safety programming throughout campus including partnership efforts with Manager of Wellness Promotion, the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Lane Center, Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center, Student Activities and Club Organizations, Greek Affairs, ROTC, Family Development Center, and Intercollegiate Athletics.

Personnel Management and Student Development:

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, mentor, schedule, assign responsibilities, and evaluate student employees including lifeguards, swim and safety instructors and program assistants.
• Complete annual evaluations and present coaching and development opportunities throughout the evaluation period to direct reports.
• Coordinate, implement, and evaluate student employee outcome-based trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities.

Fiscal and Resource Management:

• Assist in the development, implementation, management, reporting, and evaluation of program budget including but not limited to payroll and operations.
• Assist in the development and management of operating and personnel budgets more than $120,000 for assigned areas.
• Provide oversight and coordinated use of aquatic and safety equipment including purchasing, organization, inventory, security, and maintenance.
• Work collaboratively with leadership staff and business office to regularly assess appropriate fee structures.
• Provide short and long-range planning and fiscal management related to aquatics and safety program administration and aquatic facility operations.
• Recommend operating and capital reserves projects/purchases by providing research and assessment relevant to area needs and product availability.
• Coordinate contracted facility services and supplies such as swimming pool chemicals and facility maintenance with the Manager of Facility Operations and facility services building trades personnel.

 Risk Management:

• When emergency situations arise, serve as a first responder, utilize necessary communication, and provide care in accordance with certification perimeters. 
• Recommend policies and procedures that protect the health and safety of our guests.
• Assist with pool operations including water and air quality, chemical feeders, filtration, documentation, and state inspections.
• Ensure that the aquatics center complies with state health code standards and are prepared for inspections.
• Maintain current records of aquatics and first aid safety equipment as it relates to mandated safety replacements.
• Serve as the department liaison with ARC, UCCS Environmental Health and Safety, and other areas that are relevant to the management of safe water practices in collegiate recreation.
• Coordinate aquatics program safety audits.
• Lead department Risk Management Committee.

Administrative Duties:

• Responsible for monitoring, compiling, organizing, and analyzing aquatic and safety data collection and reporting, including but not limited to, learning outcomes, assessment plans, and annual reports.
• Accountable for the identification, development, application, and evaluation of guidelines, policies, and procedures related to aquatic and safety operations in according with industry standards and department and university guidelines.
• Attend professional development conferences, workshops, seminars, and advocates for professional development throughout the department to stay abreast of current trends and industry standards.
• Participate in the development of ideas and suggestions for program, facility, and service improvements 
• Position is required to attend Campus Recreation classes and/or programs and use various facilities and equipment periodically to ensure that they are meeting or exceeding department and industry standards and risk management guidelines

Position is open until filled. Applications submitted by 06/06/22 will receive full consideration. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in aquatics and safety management; OR, 2 years of post-secondary education, vocational degree, or formal training, AND a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in aquatics and safety management
• One year of appropriate experience in safety certification instruction
• One year of appropriate experience in managing Learn to Swim program
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
• To be obtained within 4 months of hire:

• Certified Pool Operator or Aquatics Facility Operator certification
• Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification
• Current American Red Cross Training Instructor for First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• Current American Heart Association Training Instructor for First Aid and CPR/AED

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Master’s degree in appropriate area of specialization
• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification
• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) certification
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT) certification
• Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operation (AFO) certification
• American Heart Association Instructor
• Current American Red Cross Training Instructor for First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer