Director of Aquatics

Full-time exempt position with a starting salary range of $44,364.92–$55,456.14, based on internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily operation of Hixon Natatorium and the outdoor pool.
• Supervises and participates in daily pool maintenance for both facilities.
• Delivers timely and effective customer service to address patron concerns and complaints regarding aquatics facilities, including locker rooms, and/or events.
• Hires, trains, schedules, and evaluates student staff lifeguards.
• Teaches Aquatic/CPR/AED/First Aid classes for lifeguard staff, PE/Rec Sports/Athletics student staff, and athletic department staff, including coaches.
• Coordinates event management for intercollegiate swim/dive meets (fewer than 5 meets per year).
• Performs as a substitute lifeguard for PE classes, intercollegiate athletics practices, general recreation open swim, and other aquatic special events.
• Annually reviews and revises the lifeguard and aquatics operations manuals.
• Prepares and administers the annual aquatics budget for supplies/expenses, including pool chemicals and lifeguard wages.
• Purchases aquatics supplies from local, regional, and national vendors as necessary.
• Prepares invoices for lifeguard expenses for off-campus user groups.
• Directs, coordinates, and evaluates employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning work, creating schedules, conducting performance appraisals, counseling, and disciplining employees, as well as addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Abides by NCAA Division III rules and regulations.
• Collaborates with other employees in a spirit of teamwork and collegiality, providing professional leadership during emergencies.
• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university (Master’s degree preferred).
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in pool management and lifeguard supervision (1–3 years preferred).
• Experience working with pool mechanical, filtration, and chemical control systems.
• Experience working for a collegiate, municipal athletic, or recreation department.
• Experience managing aquatic events and technical knowledge of Hy-Tek Meet Manager and Colorado Timing Systems products.
• Management experience in aquatics, recreation, athletics, physical education, or related fields.

Skills

• Knowledge of swim, dive, and other aquatic events.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining a professional demeanor and attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficiency in operating computers and software.

Qualifications

• American Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED certification (required).
• CPR for Professional Rescuers (required).
• American Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguard Instructor certification (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
• American Red Cross Instructor Training certification in CPR/AED/FA (preferred).
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) from the National Spa and Pool Foundation (preferred).

Other Requirements

• Current criminal background check (required).
• Compliance with and implementation of all local, state, national, and university safety regulations.