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Posted: 10-Jan-23
Location: Kent, Ohio
Type: Full Time
Salary: $44,705 - $61,281
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Internal Number: 993789
Kent State University Recreation and Wellness Services is actively seeking candidates to fill the position of Assistant Director - Aquatics, Operations and Safety (Position #993789). Applications will only be accepted through the Kent State University jobs website. The application deadline for this position is February 3, 2023.
For more information about Kent State University Recreation and Wellness Services, please visit https://www.kent.edu/recwell.
Position Overview:
As part of the energetic and student development focused management team for Recreation and Wellness Services, the Assistant Director, Aquatics, Operations, and Safety will provide support and leadership through safety and risk management education and training. Additionally, this position will provide operational and facility oversight of the natatorium, including assisting with maintenance support, maintaining all records and requirements specific to the Ohio Revised Code for swimming pool operations, and assisting with planning and organizing the annual maintenance shutdown. This position will be responsible for marketing, scheduling, training, and staffing all American Red Cross programming and youth swim teams. Critical responsibilities including recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, mentoring, and evaluating student staff; supervising a full-time pool technician; and creating and implementing a safety response team for the department.
Dimensions of Position:
- Provide operational and facility oversight of the Natatorium.
- Coordinate and lead all aquatics and safety programs.
- Provide maintenance support to the Natatorium, including backup support to the Pool Technician.
- Market, schedule, train and staff all American Red Cross programming.
- Responsible for maintaining all records and requirements specific to the Ohio Revised Code for swimming pool operations.
- Support the department through safety and risk management education and training.
- Provide Departmental support of Training and Development initiatives.
- Provide support for facility operations.
- Assist with planning and organizing of annual maintenance shutdown for designated area.
- Supervise area-specific student staff and a full-time Pool Technician.
- Provide leadership support to youth swim team.
Diversity Statement: Kent State University is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community including those that experience discrimination or underrepresentation. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of Ohio, the nation, and our world.
More about Recreation and Wellness Services at Kent State University:
WHO WE ARE - We are committed to providing equitable recreational experiences through a culture of learning, growth, and well-being in a supportive, welcoming environment. Our staff includes programmers, administrators and more than 200 student employees all focused on creating an outstanding experience for the people we serve.
WHAT WE DO - Recreation and Wellness Services serves the Kent State University community. That community includes but is not limited to students, faculty, staff, and community members. We offer outdoor adventure programming, swimming lessons, fitness classes, personal training, ice skating and hockey lessons, community sport leagues, paddling trips and so much more!
WHERE WE'RE LOCATED - We are located on Kent State University’s Kent Campus in Kent, Ohio, which is in northeast Ohio. Recreation and Wellness Services maintains several facilities across campus, including the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Ice Arena, Disc Golf course, outdoor courts, tennis courts, and outdoor sports fields.
More about Kent State University:
Kent State University is the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists by U.S. News & World Report. Kent State also holds the esteemed distinction of being one of only five institutions in Ohio to be recognized as an elite research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. With eight campuses spanning Northeast Ohio, a College of Podiatric Medicine, a Twinsburg Academic Center and academic sites in major world cities, such as New York City, Geneva and Florence, Kent State is one of Ohio’s leading public universities and a major educational, economic and cultural resource far beyond the Northeast Ohio region it has served since 1910. Kent State is a national leader in award-winning student support services to graduate students.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Sport Administration, Recreation Administration, Physical Education, or a relevant field.
- Two years experience in recreational services or a relevant field which has included at least one year in a supervisory or lead capacity.
- Current American Red Cross Certification in Lifeguarding and Safety Instruction (LG, LGI, WSI, CPR/FA/AED) Required.
- CPO Certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment (financial support for the certification may be provided).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Detail oriented, highly organized and the ability to deal with a variety of situations and people in a balanced way.
- American Red Cross certifications in WSIT and LGIT are preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Light work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
- Incumbent must be able to communicate with others.
- May require occasional travel on and off-campus.
Application:
Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
