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Coordinator of Aquatic Staff & Operations

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Number: 100532
Title: Coordinator
Functional Title: Coordinator of Aquatic Staff & Operations
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
Unit: VPSA-University Recreation & Wellness
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Supervise, train, and develop lifeguard student staff. Support the management of aquatic operations and events for 2 indoor pools and 2 outdoor pools. Teach assigned courses within and outside of the department.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree.


Experience:
  • At least two (2) years of experience working in a collegiate or community recreation aquatic environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrated training and teaching skills.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through programming, mentoring, or training.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Master’s degree.
  • Possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT) certification.
  • Experience with aquatic events.
Additional Certifications:
Certifications:
  • Possess and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard (LG).
  • Possess and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Certification.
  • Possess and maintain current PHTA CPO/ NRPA AFO Certification.
Additional Information:
This position has a major responsibility to supervise, train, and develop lifeguard student staff (60%), support the management of aquatic operations and events for 2 indoor pools and 2 outdoor pools (20%), teach assigned courses within and outside of the department (10%), and other related duties (10%). Some evening and weekend work required.

Full-time professional exempt staff position with full benefits. Benefits include but are not limited to: 22 days annual leave, 14 paid holidays, 3 days personal leave, 15 days sick leave; University contributions to health insurance and retirement plans; tuition remission.

Salary Range: $65,000 – $69,000.
Job Risks Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure
Physical Demands
Physical Demands:
  • Ability to work outdoors to open, manage, and close the outdoor pools.
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negotiable amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, like packing and transporting equipment.
  • Other work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
  • Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties.
  • Some weekend and evening work will be required.
Posting Date: 01/25/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 02/15/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References (no emails sent from system)
Optional Documents

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