Assistant Director of Aquatics and Risk Management

Appalachian State University

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

Mar 14, 2025

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Position Title	Assistant Director of Aquatics and Risk Management
Location	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	No
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Position Number	082471
Department	University Recreation - 360000

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's Degree Three (3) years of experience working in aquatic facility management Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Certification or must attain within 6 months of hire Current American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor Certification or must attain within 6 months of hire Current American Red Cross WSI Certification or must attain within 6 months of hire Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) required or must attain within 6 months of hire
License/Certification Required	Maintain American Red Cross Instructor Certifications including: Lifeguarding, WSI, and CPR/AED/First-Aid Courses. Maintain American Red Cross Instructor Trainer Certification including: Lifeguarding, WSI, and CPR/AED/First-Aid Courses. Maintain a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Instructor Certification.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's Degree Two (2) years of full-time/professional level experience working in a leadership capacity in aquatic facility management with an emphasis on staff development, staff supervision, and risk management. Two (2) years as a Graduate Assistant equals one (1) year of work experience Experience working in an aquatics facility in a collegiate recreation setting Current American Red Cross Instructor Trainer Certification in Lifeguarding, WSI, and CPR/AED/Frist Aid or must obtain within 1 year of employment Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Instructor Certification or must obtain within 1 year of employment Experience with Innosoft Fusion, Connect2Concepts, and When2Work software Active involvement in national organizations related to aquatics (AOAP, NIRSA, NRPA, etc.)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Program Operations Develop and implement a plan to intentionally create opportunities with everyone in mind. Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to all aspects of Aquatics and Risk Management. Complete appropriate processes to recruit, hire, train, certify, supervise, and evaluate all staff. In coordination with the UREC Communications team, design and implement all program area outreach strategies, including social media, website, and special events. Completes and maintains accurate required statistical reports, incident reports, operational logs, and other paperwork as required and necessary as requested by the Associate Director, Director, or outside entity. Revise and maintain up-to-date policy manuals for all Aquatic staffing areas and standard operating procedures for all Aquatic facility spaces. Design and oversee implementation of all aspects of the Aquatic Programs: scheduling, staffing, maintenance, programming, promotion, and budget. Design and oversee implementation of all aspects of the department risk management plan: creation, assessment, revisions, and implementation. Coordinate the usage of resources and facility space with the Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations for all programs that use the pool. Maintain a comprehensive aquatic program equipment inventory. Monitor aquatic trends and recommend programs and risk management policy and procedure modifications. Ensure administrative tasks, implementation, and overall design for Aquatics and Risk Management programs exudes a high degree of quality and accuracy. Student Development Design, coordinate, and lead training opportunities that focus on the growth and development of student self-awareness and employability skill sets. Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, development, and evaluation of approximately 60 student employees including lifeguards, swim instructors, program assistants and managers, and a graduate assistant. Ensure effective onboarding and training plans are implemented for all aquatic student staff. Design, implement, and deliver skill-based staff training and leadership seminars to teach and evaluate competencies of student staff in safety protocols for the aquatics facility. Teach Lifeguard and CPR/AED/First Aid classes for student staff and App State community participants (Instructor training will be provided by UREC). Develop and coordinate staff appreciation initiatives. Fiscal Management Per department guidelines and direction, develop, protect, defend, revise and monitor all assigned departmental budgets. Responsible for all budgetary decisions related to Aquatics and Risk Management as well as making recommendations related to capital expenditures. Responsible for overseeing an annual budget of $165,000. Plan, budget, administer, and complete monthly reconciliations related to assigned accounts. Produce, monitor, and approve payroll. Risk Management Responsible for knowing all bather and health codes for maintaining safe pool operations. Identifies, supports and assists in the completion of aquatic facility cleaning responsibilities; oversees assigned special projects and assists with pool operations including water circulation, chemical delivery and filtration. Oversee pool water testing, administering chemicals to maintain proper operational levels, chemical supply ordering, and proper storage of chemicals. Create a comprehensive maintenance plan for assessment and replacement of equipment and completing capital projects within the Aquatics area. Coordinate with Facilities and Operations team and vendors for regular maintenance, repairs, and inspections to ensure optimal facility functionality and compliance with safety and health standards. Through coordination with the University's Department of Environmental Health, Safety, and Emergency Management, establish and maintain a comprehensive risk management plan for the department. Through coordination with the University's Department of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Emergency Management, schedule all routine fire and safety inspections including sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and AEDs. Maintain staff certifications for the department including CPR/AED/First Aid, Instructor Certifications, and other certifications deemed necessary by the department. Design, manage, and work with program areas to deliver safety audits for all areas of the department. Provide continuing education related to risk management, emergency response plans, and routine evaluation and assessment of department risk management practices. Ensure internal and external inspections of the pool are occurring at recommended intervals based on industry standards and health department codes. Coordinate and assist with routine facility maintenance for all areas of responsibility. Departmental Leadership and Support Establish effective and positive rapport with program staff, university personnel, students, and University Recreation users. In conjunction with the University Recreation (UREC) Pro-Staff, participate, lead, and/or coordinate departmental initiatives, including Fall Training, Fall and Spring Hiring Sessions, etc. Provide departmental and divisional support by participating in various hiring committees and Student Affairs events and initiatives. Participate in UREC Committees, Work Teams, and other areas within the department to advance departmental strategic goals and objectives. Continue professional development by participating in professional organizations and regular continuing education.
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Mon-Fri, 8:00-5:00pm, some nights/weekends; Ability to work occasional evenings, holidays, and weekends flexibly with regular weekday office hours. While a base work schedule will be established, shift times are variable and work schedule will require a c
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	Yes
Suggested Salary Range	$56,000 - $62,000
Physical Demands of Position

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	03/14/2025
Closing Date	04/13/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Evaluation of Applications Begins	03/27/2025
Proposed Date of Hire	07/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants will be required to provide proof of certifications that are listed in the minimum qualifications, and if they have them, that are listed in the preferred qualifications. NOTE: *Under the heading for "Licenses" you can add a combined PDF that has all the required certifications.*
Search Chair Name	Angela Shook
Search Chair Email	as64724@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/50134
Posting Number	201501608P