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H0225 Campus Recreation

Aquatics Program Manager II

H0225 Campus Recreation, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Job Description - Aquatics Program Manager II (STA015015)Organization

H0225 Campus RecreationDescription

Manages the day-to-day operations of a large university program or department, including the supervision of staff employees, student workers, programs or processes.Plans and develops procedures for administering a large or complex department or program.Manages fiscal activities, including procurement and budget analysis.Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.Prepares abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation.Creates and reviews reports of expenditures and activities.May administer grants and grant-related communications, scholarships, and other operations.Develops, implements, and maintains appropriate policies and procedures.May serve as property custodian for the department.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Job Responsibilities

This position directs the lifeguard and head guard staff including recruitment, hiring, supervising, training, scheduling, and evaluating part-time lifeguards and head guards. This position also develops and executes aquatic programs for the UH community. Evening and weekend hours required. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Directs the recruitment, training, supervision, evaluation, and scheduling of 80-100 part-time lifeguards and head guards. Ensures all part-time staff have current American Red Cross Lifeguarding and Lifeguarding Instructor certifications as required by their position. Coordinates and teaches staff recertification courses as needed.Develops and implements onboarding requirements and staff development initiatives consisting of ARC certification skills, professional development, physical fitness components, and team initiatives. Executes employee awards and recognition programs and maintains aquatic employee handbooks and operational manuals.Develops and administers assessments/evaluations related to student development including technical skills, student learning outcomes, and leadership and ensures compliance with university, departmental, ARC, local, and state regulations.Coordinates and implements aquatic development programs including all monthly in-services, mandatory trainings, emergency drills, weekly quizzes, and incentive programs; tracks and maintains the training and certification database for aquatic staff.Plans, implements, and evaluates aquatic programs including swim instruction, American Red Cross certification classes, and special events.Facilitates day of event operations of major and national swim and dive meets (i.e., NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, Gulf Swimming LSC events, High School Invitationals and Regionals), and special events; periodically serves as departmental representative during meets, as well as the designated certified pool operator as required.Assists and supports with preparing pools for daily program use; including chemical balance, mechanical operations, water and air temperature, pool set-up, etc. Performs required maintenance on pool systems including backwashing, bumping, chemical testing and adjustments, troubleshooting of operational components, as well as assuring compliance with State of Texas codes.Assists in the development and management of the aquatic budget, responsible for lifeguard and head guard wage budget, staff certifications, Red Cross program revenues and expenditures, and lifeguard supplies and equipment.Serves on internal and external committees, work groups, and collaborates with campus partners; builds relationships with stakeholders and participates in UH events to support student success and to promote Campus Recreation through engagement.Serves on rotating on-call schedule for pool operations including nights, weekends, and university holidays.Performs other job-related duties as required.Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Health Education, Physical Education, Sports Management, Recreation, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Candidate must possess American Red Cross Lifeguarding and Lifeguarding Instructor certifications. Certified Pool Operator/Aquatic Facility Operator, and Water Safety Instructor, or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment. Minimum requirements are at least 1 year of experience in an aquatic management position.Additional Job Posting Information:

Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.Salary:

Commensurate with Experience/EducationRequired Attachments by Candidate:

Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of ApplicationEmployee Status

Job Posting

Job Posting: Jul 24, 2024, 3:10:53 PMThe policy of the University of Houston System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.

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