Boise State University invites interested applicants for the position of Aquatics and Safety Coordinator to become a part of the Campus Recreation team as we build an engaged community that encourages healthy, active people and enhances student success. 

This is a perfect job for you if you:

• Are passionate about the customer experience
• Have an insatiable appetite for improvement
• Are excited to try new things
• Take ownership in building a positive work culture
• Enjoy working with a vibrant and engaged student staff
• Think in terms of what is possible
• Can create opportunities for students to learn and grow

You will have the opportunity to:

Oversee the overall management and coordination of the Aquatic Complex, aquatic programming, and safety education. Additionally, the Aquatics and Safety Coordinator will supervise an Aquatics team of approximately 40 staff consisting of Lifeguards, American Red Cross Instructors, Water Safety Instructors, Shift Leads, and Aquatics Supervisors. This position works collaboratively with other units in the Division of Student Affairs and throughout the University to enhance the role of recreation in the lives of the Boise State community.

The breakdown of the position duties: 

• 40% staff supervision, onboarding, and development 
• 30% Aquatics program management and development 
• 20% Aquatics Complex facility operations
• 10% risk management and safety

You will join a team that is creating an exciting environment, values collaboration and teamwork, and is welcoming to all Boise State University students, faculty, and staff. We are creating a workplace that values the voices and contributions of employees at all levels, listens, and responds to our community.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Two years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Recreation, Sport Management, Athletic Administration, Business Administration, Kinesiology, or related field
• Direct personnel management experience of student employee teams: recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and disciplining
• Budget development and budget management experience
• Two years work experience in aquatic operations and programming in higher education
• Experience in oral and written communication such as teaching:
  • Developing/delivering presentation content/materials; writing reports, proposals, professional correspondence, manuals, etc.
• Experience working with a recreation-based membership management software application platform (Innosoft Fusion preferred) 
• Experience with facility management software (Connect 2 Concepts preferred)
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certifications
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT) certification
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operation (AFO) certification or direct experience to acquire
• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification
• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) certification
• Engagement in NIRSA, AORE, or other recreation professional associations
• Experience programming or service delivery for diverse community populations