Position Summary

The Sports Center Coordinator is responsible for the oversight, implementation and quality of the Odessa College Sports Center Aquatic and Fitness facilities, staff and programs.

 Responsibilities

• Plan and implement regularly scheduled in-service trainings for staff; and ensure all staff have current certifications and comply with Odessa College employee policy and procedures.
• Responsible for creating and implementing an aquatic facility maintenance plan including maintaining water chemistry, filtration and chemical feed systems, pump room functionality, and the purchasing of required chemical and equipment supplies.
• Maintain highest quality of cleanliness and safety of the aquatic and fitness facilities, including water chemistry and equipment maintenance, ensuring that the Odessa College Sports Center aquatic and fitness facilities are always prepared for routine health inspections and audits.
• Create, update, and enforce Odessa College and departmental policies and procedures as they relate to risk management, facility usage, and patron usage.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a variety of programs; including but not limited to group fitness, swim lessons, pool rentals, community fitness events and personal training; and certification courses such as group fitness instructor, lifeguard, and water safety courses.
• Research, develop, and implement new revenue generating fitness and aquatic programs.
• Coordinate with Sports Center, Athletic, and campus staff and departments to coordinate special events and programs as well as support campus-wide and departmental initiatives.
• Assist Community Recreation Director in analyzing the budget needs of the overall aquatic and fitness programs including but not limited to payroll, equipment and chemical expenses, and facility project projections.
• Assist with supervising the Odessa College Sports Center as needed.
• Supports college activities and special events through attendance and/or participation
• Use interpersonal skills and make sound judgments
• Carries out other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualification

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant fitness, and/or aquatic and pool operations experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Ability to effectively supervise staff and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs on a regular basis.

 Preferred Qualification

• Current Lifeguarding First Aid/CPR/AED certification;
• Current Lifeguard Instructor certification
• Current Group Fitness Certification
• Current Personal Training Certification

About Odessa College

Odessa College has been an integral part of educating West Texans since 1946. The college has grown tremendously, both in students and in the courses available. Currently OC offers more than 120 Associate and Certificate Degree programs in the Arts & Sciences, as well as Career and Technical. To meet the needs of today's students, classes are available on the beautiful OC main campus in Odessa, at extension sites in Andrews, Monahans, Pecos, and Seminole. as well as in the convenience of their home through OC Global. OC Global provides educational opportunities to anybody anywhere at anytime with fully accredited and completely online degree programs. More than 30 occupational/technical programs are offered to meet the needs of citizens who want to learn new or improve existing skills. With more than 30 percent of our students enrolled in occupational/technical programs, OC continues to fulfill the workforce demands of our community. Almost 6,000 students are currently enrolled in university-parallel and occupational/technical credit courses. During a year, almost 11,000 individuals also enroll in one or more Adult Basic Education, Continuing Education or Community Recreation cours...es. Located in rural West Texas, Odessa College’s service area includes 13 counties, covering 33,000 square miles—a service area approximately the size of the state of Maine—and is the largest service area for any community college in Texas. Odessa College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates, associate degrees and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Odessa College.

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