Job Description

We are seeking an energetic person capable of professional interactions with patrons and program participants, as well as, the ability to mentor student employees. This employee should have the capacity to remain organized in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to navigate efficiently between a wide-variety of software programs. This employee’s ability to develop and implement policy; be self-reliant and vigilant; provide accurate and timely communication; and access their own success is vital to this position’s effectiveness. This person should place a high value diversity, equity and inclusion.

Manage the aquatics staff and instructor of programs:

• Recruit, supervise, and thoroughly train lifeguards, instructors and student supervisors.
• Teach group swim lessons, CPR-Pro and Lifeguard Certification classes each semester.
• Maintain accurate records and data pertaining to user loads, program participation, assessment and budget.
• Manage the Recreational Swim Program including member recruitment and setting program guidelines.
• Conduct swim testing for all applicable sports clubs and summer camp programs.

Co-Coordinate Intramural Sports:

• Produce select league schedules, tournament brackets, and special one-day event schedules.
• Assist in the inventory, and maintenance of all equipment and apparel used for intramural sports.
• Assist with supervision of contact-sport leagues and ensure professional presence at all other tournaments
• Assist with mentoring and training intramural sports supervisors and sport officials.

Provide support for recreation facility scheduling and daily operation:

• Assist with facility scheduling meetings, fundamental facility operations, and supervision during peak hours
• Serve to co-coordinate the department’s overnight equipment loan program.
• Serve liaison role with the Red Cross for updated instructional materials and expiration date tracking for all department employees
• Assist with teaching CPR & First Aid for student staff and outside clients.
• Take an active role in implementing the department’s risk management plan.
• Participate as an active member of the staff by attending weekly departmental and divisional meetings.
• Assist with summer camps, leagues, and rental scheduling in the Recreation Center.
• Assist with coordination marketing efforts for the department.
• Serve on weekend on-call for the department several times each semester.
• Conduct outcome assessment for program areas under the position’s responsibility and report out.

Qualifications

Bachelors’ degree and at least two years of experience with college / community aquatics or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard instructor and experience with swimming lessons and Water Safety Instructor certification or the capability of passing the courses. Experience as a participant or a working knowledge of a broad range of athletics / recreational sports and direct work with college students is preferred.

Compensation: The position reports to the Director of Recreation Services and works with others in the Departments of Athletics and Facility Operations. This position receives an annual salary and includes medical insurance and retirement benefits. Weekend and evening work is required with a Sunday to Thursday workweek when classes are in session.

Application Instructions

Provide cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lafayette College does not discriminate, or permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in any educational programs and activities it operates, including admissions or employment, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which require that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of age);and other applicable laws and College policies. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Director of Educational Equity/Title IX Coordinator. Copies of relevant policies and procedures can be found at https://sash.lafayette.edu/policies-laws/