Aquatics & Safety Coordinator
About the role
The Aquatic and Safety Coordinator provides leadership, supervision, and strategic direction for the daily operations and programming of the Campus Rec Aquatics & Safety Program. This includes supervising organized and informal aquatics activities, a comprehensive safety response and training program for medical emergencies, and water safety. In addition to administrative functions necessary within the department and university, responsibilities include supervising student employees, teaching or coordinating non-credit instruction, pool maintenance as needed, and training American Red Cross-certified instructors and lifeguards.
Responsibilities
- Supervise organized and informal aquatics activities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive safety response and training program for medical emergencies
- Oversee water safety initiatives
- Manage student employees
- Teach or coordinate non-credit instruction
- Maintain pool facilities
- Train American Red Cross-certified instructors and lifeguards
- Collaborate with other Campus Recreation staff members
- Support the strategic plan and student success
- Serve as an active member of the Portland State Community
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and 3 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 1 year of Full-time, relevant professional experience in the operations of an Aquatics and Safety Program.
- Must possess and provide the following certifications:
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
- Certified Pool/Spa Operator Certificate from the National Swimming Pool Foundation within six months of hire.
- Possess and provide American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer within 12 months of hire.
- Possess and provide American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and support staff.
Demonstrated experience working in and creating an inclusive and culturally respectful environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently as well as cooperatively within established and ad hoc teams.
A self-starter able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and have exceptional attention to detail.
Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
Ability to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree from an accredited university.
- Three or more years of professional experience in the administration of an Aquatics & Safety program.
- Possess and provide the following certifications:
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer
Experience in a public setting, preferably at a university.
Experience in supervising or coordinating student leaders.
Experience providing programs and services to students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Demonstrates experience with Campus Rec’s mission and values.
Skills
- Leadership
- Supervision
- Strategic direction
- Water safety
- Pool maintenance
- Training
- Student development
Benefits
Salary depends on several factors, and new employees typically start at the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation that takes into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge, and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position is $58,596, but may be negotiated above this rate, depending on the factors above, the hiring department’s budget, and HR approval. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium-paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rate for employee, spouse, or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator.
Pay
Salary depends on several factors, and new employees typically start at the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation that takes into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge, and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position is $58,596, but may be negotiated above this rate, depending on the factors above, the hiring department’s budget, and HR approval.
Schedule
Ability to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends.