Aquatic Director

EXPIRED

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Western Colorado University invites applications for the position of Aquatic Director/Diving Coach.

Responsibilities:  The position of Aquatic Director/Diving Coach will report directly to the Head Swim Coach and will manage operations of aquatics facilities, policies, and pool schedule for open swim, swim activities, swimming programs, excellent skilled instruction, training, and strategies to achieve success. Supervise the day-to-day activities of staff and volunteers including teaching aquatic safety and certifications as needed. Oversees the organization, implementation, promotion and evaluation of the aquatics programs and facilities to include collegiate use, collegiate extra-curricular use, community use and pool programming. Adheres to aquatic safety guidelines and university procedures. This includes payroll, billing and collecting charges for non-collegiate use of the pool, equipment purchases and other miscellaneous expenditures.

This position also coordinates and oversees the recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, certification and performance of employees working as lifeguards. This includes teaching lifeguarding, CPR, water safety and all other required certifications.  Cover any lifeguard needs for scheduling conflicts. This includes payroll, billing and collecting charges for non-collegiate use of the pool, equipment purchases and other miscellaneous expenditures. Assists in the maintenance of the pools, to include chemistry, climate control, cleanliness and related pool needs. Assist in maintenance and repair of aquatics facilities and equipment. Responsible for working with the Athletics Facilities & Operations Coordinator to ensure that the pool facility is clean and in good repair.  This includes scheduling appropriate time for routine and deep cleaning as well as maintenance, both routine and preventative, of all pool systems.

The Aquatic Director/Diving Coach has knowledge of USA Diving/FINA Diving, RMAC Conference, and NCAA Diving rules and regulations. Instruct athletes with sound principles and integrity that will lead to positive values, acceptable behavior, and self-discipline consistent with the philosophy of athletics at Western Colorado University. Oversee all recruitment for Dive prospective student-athletes. Collaborate with Head Swim Coach regarding all athletics grant-in-aid and budget-related aspects. Understand and agree to abide by the mission of WCU and the WCU Athletics Department. Oversee all travel that pertains to the Diving programs. Oversite and scheduling of all off-campus training. Manage all equipment relative to the Dive programs.

In addition to excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills the Aquatic Director will set up and tear down all equipment, spectator seating, and pool deck for all swim team home meets. Operate and maintain the Colorado Timing System during all home meets. Provide information about aquatics programs to schools, community service groups and the general public.  Develop flyers, brochures, and advertisements as needed to promote aquatic programming. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of management level experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. Water safety instructor training, CPR/first aid with Red Cross, and AED/oxygen knowledge/ lifeguard certification.  Chemical testing, pool system operations, pool programming and lesson programming experience.  Minimum of 3 years of pool management including staff supervision and pool maintenance. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent customer service. Strong computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:  Certified pool operator and 5 years of pool management including staff supervision and pool maintenance and a minimum of 5 years diving coach preferable collegiate coaching or club coaching.

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Western Colorado University invites applications for the position of Aquatic Director/Diving Coach.

Responsibilities:  The position of Aquatic Director/Diving Coach will report directly to the Head Swim Coach and will manage operations of aquatics facilities, policies, and pool schedule for open swim, swim activities, swimming programs, excellent skilled instruction, training, and strategies to achieve success. Supervise the day-to-day activities of staff and volunteers including teaching aquatic safety and certifications as needed. Oversees the organization, implementation, promotion and evaluation of the aquatics programs and facilities to include collegiate use, collegiate extra-curricular use, community use and pool programming. Adheres to aquatic safety guidelines and university procedures. This includes payroll, billing and collecting charges for non-collegiate use of the pool, equipment purchases and other miscellaneous expenditures.

This position also coordinates and oversees the recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, certification and performance of employees working as lifeguards. This includes teaching lifeguarding, CPR, water safety and all other required certifications.  Cover any lifeguard needs for scheduling conflicts. This includes payroll, billing and collecting charges for non-collegiate use of the pool, equipment purchases and other miscellaneous expenditures. Assists in the maintenance of the pools, to include chemistry, climate control, cleanliness and related pool needs. Assist in maintenance and repair of aquatics facilities and equipment. Responsible for working with the Athletics Facilities & Operations Coordinator to ensure that the pool facility is clean and in good repair.  This includes scheduling appropriate time for routine and deep cleaning as well as maintenance, both routine and preventative, of all pool systems.

The Aquatic Director/Diving Coach has knowledge of USA Diving/FINA Diving, RMAC Conference, and NCAA Diving rules and regulations. Instruct athletes with sound principles and integrity that will lead to positive values, acceptable behavior, and self-discipline consistent with the philosophy of athletics at Western Colorado University. Oversee all recruitment for Dive prospective student-athletes. Collaborate with Head Swim Coach regarding all athletics grant-in-aid and budget-related aspects. Understand and agree to abide by the mission of WCU and the WCU Athletics Department. Oversee all travel that pertains to the Diving programs. Oversite and scheduling of all off-campus training. Manage all equipment relative to the Dive programs.

In addition to excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills the Aquatic Director will set up and tear down all equipment, spectator seating, and pool deck for all swim team home meets. Operate and maintain the Colorado Timing System during all home meets. Provide information about aquatics programs to schools, community service groups and the general public.  Develop flyers, brochures, and advertisements as needed to promote aquatic programming. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of management level experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. Water safety instructor training, CPR/first aid with Red Cross, and AED/oxygen knowledge/ lifeguard certification.  Chemical testing, pool system operations, pool programming and lesson programming experience.  Minimum of 3 years of pool management including staff supervision and pool maintenance. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent customer service. Strong computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:  Certified pool operator and 5 years of pool management including staff supervision and pool maintenance and a minimum of 5 years diving coach preferable collegiate coaching or club coaching.

Compensation:  This is a full-time, twelve-month position with an initial salary of $40,000. Position is eligible for an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance plans with low co-pays and low out of pocket maximums, generous paid time off, a shared contribution retirement plan and, following one year of employment, tuition benefits.

What you need to apply:   Required attachments to your online application include a letter of application addressed to Vickie Fellows, Head Women's Swimming and Diving Coach, along with a current resume, and contact information for three references.

Applications will be accepted beginning immediately.  Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  The start date for this position is as soon as possible after hire.

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 graduate and undergraduate students, the majority of which reside on the campus and in the community.  With average class sizes of 17 students, faculty and staff share a strong commitment to inclusivity and personalized, immersive education. They are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. Western is committed to continual growth in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusivity and promotes participation in DEI initiatives from students, faculty, staff, and the community. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEI Committee charge.

The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver and the gateway to Crested Butte, a world class ski community.  K-12 students are served by the award-winning Gunnison Watershed School District. Both communities value the arts, quality of life, community-based wrap around services for children and adults, and continued personal growth and learning opportunities. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities including summer arts and music festivals, mountain biking, skiing, kayak/rafting, rock climbing, hiking and camping… all within minutes of the campus.

Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.

 
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:

Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at HR@western.edu or (970) 943-3140.

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS