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Texas A&M University Rec Sports is looking for a highly qualified individual to lead our Aquatics Program. This is the top position within the Aquatics Area and is an Assistant Director position within the department. We have five pools and two spas including a 50 meter competition pool and dive well where we host national level events including SEC Swimming and Diving Championships, NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, USA Swimming Junior Nationals, as well as a variety of regional and local meets. The successful candidate will supervise two professional staff, a graduate assistant, and over 140 lifeguards and head guards.

Application Procedures: All applicants are required to submit a formal job application through the Texas A&M University Human Resources website at https://jobs.tamu.edu. Select appropriate career site depending on whether you are an external or internal applicant. If External Career Site is selected, then choose College Station/Qatar. Search for position Student Development Specialist III - Aquatics (R-015508).

For best consideration, applicants are encouraged to attach a letter of application (cover letter), resume, and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references to the TAMU on-line application. College transcripts will be required for all candidates who receive an on-campus interview.

Job Description: The Student Development Specialist III for Aquatics, will be primarily responsible for supervising and developing a large student staff. This includes teaching certification and re certification classes, evaluating performance, and developing and accessing high impact practices. This position is also responsible for overseeing the mechanical and chemical function of maintaining the pools as well as assisting in the development and implementation of risk management protocols and the area budget.

Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises 130 part time staff. Responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling lifeguard and programming staff. Oversees and confirms lifeguard certifications. Trains and manages student staff in operational procedures. Trains students in mechanical and chemical operations through teaching Certified Pool Operator classes. Teaches lifeguard classes and recertification classes as needed. Teaches Lifeguard Instructor classes as needed.
• Responsible for overseeing the preparation of pools for daily and program use, including chemical balance, temperature, etc. This includes testing and monitoring testing of chemicals, inspecting filtration, pumps, and chemical feeding systems, and performing appropriate adjustments to those systems. Responsible for overseeing facility cleanliness and sanitation of the aquatic facilities.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the aquatics budget. Responsible for the lifeguard and instructor wage budget. Purchases chemicals and supplies for facility operations. Works with university purchasing procedures for capital projects as needed.
• Creates assessment program for lifeguard staff using high impact practices and student learning outcomes as defined by Division of Student Affairs. Puts into practice rubrics used in Division of Student Affairs.
• Creates and implements emergency action plans for all aquatic facilities. Coordinates with other areas of recreational facilities on emergency action plans. Revises and updates policy manuals including emergency action plans annually. Serves as a contact person for outside vendor for staff skill and knowledge audits.
• Assists other staff members with special events, meets, and programs. Maintains a positive relationship with other departments and personnel that will assist in the development, funding, promotions, and/or public relations of the department. Serves on national, university, divisional, and departmental committees as needed. Assists in establishing long and short term goals of the Department. Attends local, state and national workshops and conferences. Hosts and presents at various recreational sports workshops. Interacts with students, faculty and staff for the benefit of carrying out the mission of the department. Performs other related duties as necessary and appropriate for the position as assigned by the Director or Supervisor.
• Assists in aquatic event management and facility preparation and rehabilitation for events. Assists with aquatic programming including development and execution of new programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Texas A&M Student Recreation Center: The Texas A&M Student Rec Center is home to one of the premier aquatics facilities in the country. The natatorium houses a 50 meter competition pool and competition dive well and has hosted events from local high school dual meets to the NCAA Division I Swimming Championships. Other events include the NCAA Zone Diving Championships and SEC Swimming and Diving Championships. In addition to the natatorium there is an indoor instructional pool, an outdoor leisure pool and two spas. Programming such as “Adult Learn to Swim” and “Masters Swimming” are balanced with events, Health and Kinesiology classes, Texas A&M Men’s and Women’s swimming and diving practice, Ag Swim Club practice, and open lap swimming. The instructional pool is used for everything from water aerobics to lap swimming to kayak roll. As part of the Rec Center expansion project all existing indoor pools have gone through an extensive renovation and the outdoor pool renovation should be completed by May. An 8 lane lap pool is under construction as part of the Rec Center expansion and renovation project. To serve over 50,000 students, 10,000 faculty/staff, elite athletes, the local community, and host national events, aquatics employs 2 Coordinators, a Graduate Assistant, and over 80 dedicated and well trained student workers as lifeguards, event staff, and student technicians. The Assistant Director for Aquatics is charged with developing staff to the fullest potential with a focus on student development, learning outcomes and co-curricular learning. Recreational Sports is dedicated to providing a high quality aquatics experience for Texas A&M University, the surrounding communities, and swimming and diving, and water polo teams from across the nation. This Assistant Director for Aquatics will be responsible for the day to day operations of all indoor and outdoor pool facilities of the Department of Recreational Sports including: risk management, pool hours, pool maintenance, chemical treatments, scheduling, lifeguard personnel, equipment and pool policies. Responsible for scheduling, preparing, and hosting high profile swimming and diving meets. Responsible for the professional development and training of full time and student aquatic staff. Responsible for the management and administration of the aquatic budget.

For further information you may contact:

Mark Haven, Search Coordinator
mhaven@rec.tamu.edu
(979)862-8403

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted and reviewed until position is filled. For best consideration, application materials should be submitted by Thursday, February 21, 2019.

Start Date: May 1, 2019 (flexible)