Aquatics Operations Coordinator (benefits eligible!)

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Aquatics Director, the Aquatics Operations Coordinator assists with planning and coordinating the pool operation, including developing and tracking the employment schedule, overseeing the facility and equipment operation, implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring the pool is in compliance and operating under best demonstrated practices. This position advances a number of the goals in the Mills Strategic plan, while ensuring that the Trefethen Aquatic Center facility remains a major part of the vibrant campus, including its facilities, programming and the safety of all users.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assist with scheduling the staff using When to Work software, and substitute when needed.
• Assess Lifeguard performance through in-service training as well as ongoing drills.
• Manage and coordinate special events (swim team practices and meets, water polo practices and games/tournaments, swim-a mile, campus, summer program, etc.).
• Help plan, organize, schedule, and coordinate summer swim lesson programs.
• Coordinate American Red Cross classes and provide certificates.
• Work with coaching staff to ensure student program support.
• Effectively negotiate mutually acceptable problem resolutions.
• Evaluate and recommend marketing and advertising venues that align with the MCNU mission.
• Identify possible new sources of revenue.
• Grow existing programs to improve efficiencies.
• Assist with all social media, pool website and online marketing.
• Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships while working in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Remain abreast of developments in all aspects of aquatics by reading, attending conferences, workshops, trainings and clinics.
• Ensure the pool is in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the College's health and safety programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of program, activity and industry best practices in Aquatic Facility management.
• Current Lifeguard Instructor certification and current First Aid for Public Safety Personnel certification (Title 22) required. Certified Pool Operator/Aquatic Facility Operator preferred.
• Ability to navigate SABA.
• Able to perform duties of a physical nature, including standing, lifting, sitting, walking and swimming and able to lift 50lbs.

The hourly rate for this position is $30.28

Position Type

Athletics

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.