Rec Sports within the Division of Student Life at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications and nominations for the position of Aquatics and Safety Coordinator in the RecSports Department. This is an exempt, 12-month, full-time, non-tenure-track, staff position.

The mission of the RecSports department is to provide & engage our students & community with holistic recreational experiences that cultivate wellness and the Volunteer Spirit through programs, facilities, services, & employment.

The Position: Reporting to the Assistant Director, this position manages all aspects of the Aquatics program, department-wide safety practices/protocols, and oversees the Student Aquatic Center staff and assists in managing departmental risk management protocols/plans.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direction, training, oversight, and scheduling the Student Aquatic Center staff.
• Plan, schedule and document all employee lifeguard training.
• Plan, schedule, and document programs that include Learn-to-Swim, Lifeguarding, CPR, and Water Safety Instructor.
• Ensure department, university and local policies and standards are met for aquatic environments.
• Design, implement and evaluate all RecSports Department safety plans.
• Oversee all special events and swim meets scheduled at the Student Aquatic Center.
• Maintain the stock of first-aid supply for the department.

What We Require:

• Bachelor’s degree required

What We Prefer:

• American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instructor, Water Safety Instructor Trainer, Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
• Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator.
• One (1) year of professional experience working with students in a campus recreation program or similar organization of comparable size

About University of Tennessee-RecSports

The University and Region: UTK is the state’s flagship, land-grant university. We are a Research 1 university, housing 11 colleges and 900+ programs of study. With an enrollment of 35,000 students, our undergraduate and graduate programs are repeatedly ranked among top national programs. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains; and a day’s drive to Memphis, Chicago and Washington D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a statistical area population of over 850,000 people. The Knoxville region houses many leading corporations, including Bush Brothers & Company, Discovery Inc., Tennessee Valley Authority, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

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