Major/Essential Functions

Staff Leadership, Development & Compliance

• Lead, recruit, hire, onboard, schedule, and coach a ~65-member student aquatic safety team across seasonal demand.
• Exercise independent judgment in staffing decisions, promotions, corrective actions, and performance management. 
• Establish and monitor staff performance metrics (scan coverage, incident trends, in-service completion, certification status).
• Conduct evaluations, document performance actions, and ensure accountability.
• Design and lead monthly in-service training aligned with ARC standards and Texas Health & Safety Code.
• Maintain training records, certification matrices, skills assessments, EAP drills, and post-incident action plans.

Program Management

• Oversee delivery of ARC Lifeguarding and First Aid/CPR/AED courses for internal staff and community participants. 
• Staff, develop, and schedule instructors based on demand; support instructor growth and succession pipelines. 
• Publish course calendars and manage enrollment, rosters, skills records, and documentation per ARC QA.
• Track pass rates, readiness timelines, staff-conversion rates, and no-show percentages to drive improvements.
• Ensure full compliance with ARC standards, state requirements, and university risk guidelines. 

Aquatic Facility Operations & Risk Readiness

• Direct daily aquatic operations, including opening/closing, safety rounds, capacity control, and inspection readiness.
• Operate and maintain pump, filtration, heating, and chemical delivery systems; oversee PMs, media changes, and backwashing.
• Train and supervise staff in safe chemical handling, SDS compliance, containment, and eyewash protocols.

Scheduling, Administration & Analytics

• Manage staff scheduling, timekeeping, and payroll approval with accuracy and variance reconciliation.
• Adjust staffing levels based on events, utilization patterns, and operational priorities.
• Maintain certification tracking, incident reporting, and facility usage analytics.
• Analyze data, prepare written reports, and recommend improvements tied to trends and risk outcomes. 

Outreach, Recruitment & Partnerships

• Build lifeguard and instructor talent pipelines through schools, community groups, and digital recruiting outreach. 
• Support drowning-prevention education and community safety initiatives.
• Manage vendor relationships for uniforms, rescue gear, first-aid supplies, and PPE to maintain service standards.
• Coordinate aquatic special events and oversee staff execution of lane and space scheduling.

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience developing or managing programs or projects. Additional job related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Certification Requirements: 

• ARC Lifeguard Instructor Trainer within 90 days. 
• AFO-NRPA or CPO-PHTA within 90 days.
• Respirator Fit Test with TTU Environmental Health & Safety within 90 days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification
• At least 2 years of aquatic-related work history as a lifeguard, headguard, pool manager, or like position

About Texas Tech University

• ·Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world. ·About Lubbock: Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost ...of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories. ·Texas Tech University, University Recreation is a recognized leader in the delivery of a comprehensive recreation organization. Blending award winning indoor/outdoor facilities, outstanding professional team of over 28 higher-education and recreation professionals and a diverse line-up of cutting-edge programs and services, University Recreation welcomed over 910,000 guests to our facilities last year!

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