The Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for the maintenance, operations and programming of aquatic facilities within Campus Recreation. This position is responsible for leading student managers, student employees and seasonal employees. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Responsible for directly overseeing a lifeguard team of student managers, student employees and seasonal employees. This includes hiring, training, developing, scheduling, and evaluating. 

2. Lead regular in-service trainings for lifeguards to ensure skill maintenance and staff readiness.  

3. Responsible for day to day operational tasks to ensure seamless function of Campus Recreation aquatic facilities including: monitoring and adjusting chemicals, pump room maintenance, conducting facility cleaning, reporting maintenance issues, and communicating with vendors. 

4. Assists in development and implementation of aquatic programming, including swim lessons and classes.  

5. Assists in the maintenance and adherence of risk management procedures and policies in aquatic facilities, and ensuring compliance with University policies.  

6. Document and report incidents and injuries in aquatic facilities. 

7. Document, track, and report program statistics and objectives progress in the areas of usage, program participation, and survey feedback. 

8. Make purchases and recommendations for departmental assets or expenses.  

9. Occasionally oversee and assist with events or operations during evening, nights or weekend hours. 

10. Remain up to date on industry standards and performance benchmarks and ensure that aquatics operations and programming remain effective and current.  

11. Perform all other tasks assigned by the Director of Fitness Facilities. 

12. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES   

This position is responsible for 3 student managers, 28 student employees, 7 seasonal employees 

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS 

Required Qualifications: 

• Four-year college degree from an accredited university  

• 1-2 years’ experience working in an aquatic setting 

• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications 

• Current Lifeguard Certification 

• Certified Pool Operator 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Excellent organizational skills, problem solving ability, and attention to detail 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Earned or progress towards graduate level degree 

• Experience leading a team 

• Water Safety Instructor Certified 

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB 

Communication and Comprehension 

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information. 

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. 

• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates. 

• Strong organizational skills. 

• Excellent computer skills. 

Problem Solving 

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. 

Physical and Sensory Abilities 

• Frequently required to travel to local and campus locations. 

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.   

• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally. 

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building. 

• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business. 

• Regularly lift 45 or fewer pounds. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Work Environment 

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is split between a climate-controlled office setting and aquatic facilities. Both areas are well lit and the noise level is moderate. Work in aquatic facilities will necessitate handling aquatic chemicals to maintain a safe environment.  

Driving Requirements 

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position.  Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.