Position Details
| UNT System Overview | Welcome to the University of North Texas System , or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton , the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. |
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| Posting Title | Assistant Director of Aquatics, Recreational Sports |
| Department | UNT-Recreational Sports-160720 |
| Job Location | Denton |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Salary Information | Starting at $45,108 - commensurate with experience |
| Department Summary | The Recreational Sports Department at UNT strives to provide the kind of recreational experiences that not only support the wellness of the UNT community but inspire it. The activities are provided through intramural sports, informal recreation, group exercise, sport clubs, esports, fitness, faculty/staff fitness, special events, outdoor pursuits and aquatics. |
| Position Overview | This position is responsible for the planning, conducting, managing, staffing and equipping of a comprehensice aquatics program within Recreational Sports. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree in related field and three years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. |
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| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | |
| Preferred Qualifications | The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: A successful candidate will have some experience in collegiate aquatics programming, management and experience supervising student staff. * Master’s degree in Recreation, Sports Administration, or related field strongly preferred. * Experience with risk management, pool chemistry, state health code guidelines, and fiscal management preferred. * Red Cross Lifeguard instructor or instructor trainer preferred or equivalent (if equivalent, ability to bridge training to American Red Cross upon hire), Red Cross Water Safety instructor preferred. * 3+ years of experience in managing a comprehensive aquatics program. |
| Required License / Registration / Certification | |
| Work Schedule | Monday – Friday 8-5 with some weekends and evenings |
| Driving University Vehicle | Yes |
| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position |
| EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Classification Title | Asst Dir, Recreational Sports |
| Physical Requirements | Carrying, Cleaning, Driving, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Ability to communicate, Kneeling, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Grasp |
Job Duties
| o | Programming – Offer a variety of aquatics programs, including learn to swim, private swim lessons, certification courses and special programs. Contribute to the marketing materials, strategies and outreach efforts. |
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| o | Facility Management – Manage the day-to-day operations and maintenance in the aquatics center. This also includes managing the equipment and operations in the pump rooms. Ensure chemicals in each body of water are constantly monitored and comply with local, state and federal guidelines for pool operation. Ensure the appropriate space is reserved for activities with the facility staff. |
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| o | Risk Management – Ensure that all space and equipment used by the aquatics program is in safe, operating condition and work with the appropriate maintenance staff, facility managers or service contractors to ensure the necessary fixes or repairs are made. All guards and instructors will possess and maintain appropriate America Red Cross certifications and comply to local, state and federal regulations pertaining to pool operations. Aquatics management must possess and maintain minimum required aquatics certifications. All staff will be trained on emergency response and how to diffuse difficult situation. |
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| o | Fiscal Management – Develop, manage and monitor the aquatics program budget including, program registration, private lesson sales, student wages and equipment purchases. |
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| o | Staff Administration – Manage the hiring, training and staffing for the aquatics program, including the Graduate Assistant, lifeguards, head lifeguards and swim instructors. Follow university procedures for hiring part time staff. Know and follow the student employment policy. |
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| o | Communication – Communicates in a clear and concise manner that helps the listener avoid confusion. Interacts with others in a way that builds relationships. Responses to verbal and written responses are provided in a prompt and timely manner. |
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| Posting Number | S2673P |
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| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/49453 |