Program Coordinator-Aquatics and Safety Education

90348BR

Campus: Tempe

Program Coordinator

Job Description

Being a part of Wellness@ASU as the Program Coordinator for Well-being Engagement through Aquatics and Safety Education means uniquely engaging in our mission of building an ASU student community that embraces physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being of self and others as a hallmark of the Sun Devil Experience. We do this through the Sun Devil Way: exemplifying; achievement, engagement, and responsibility.
As an integral part of Wellness@ASU, the experience team is leading the way in providing personalized frameworks for students to establish and maintain positive health habits at ASU and beyond. We do this by assessing student health and wellness needs, providing a variety of programs and building environments that promote healthy living, decision-making and student engagement for students to ultimately be better equipped to succeed in their academics, career and in their personal lives. This person will also be responsible for taking a leadership role in cultivating, creating and ensuring student participation in ASU Spirit, Pride and Tradition while instilling institutional affiliation and college pride.
The Program Coordinator for Aquatics and Safety Education serves as a central member of the experience team and is primarily located at the Sun Devil Fitness Complex - Tempe Campus.  This position is responsible for developing student employees into student leaders, through ongoing training, assessment and development of student staff.  The Program Coordinator for Aquatics and Safety Education works in a team setting to deliver world class programs and services across ASU’s four campuses in the Metro Phoenix area.
There are many opportunities within Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS); roles shift and evolve to support the needs of the institution.  Therefore, it is important for this person to maintain a nimble approach to service.  There are many growth opportunities, as well as the ability to be part of a service oriented, student-focused, mission-driven team, doing important work. 

Job Family

Business Operations

Department Name

Sun Devil Fitness Tempe

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EDUC OUTRCH & STDT SVCS

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$42,017 per year

Essential Duties

General:

• Hire, Train, mentor and evaluate student leadership, lifeguards, swim instructors, and safety education instructors.
• Attend scheduled meetings, orientations and staff development workshops.
• Enforce program and facility policies correctly and consistently to ensure a high level of risk management is present in all programs and services.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times so that all who interact with SDFW programming feel as though they belong.
• Exhibit outstanding problem-solving skills by addressing unexpected issues with limited supervision. 
• Perform other duties as specified by the Assistant Director and leadership staff.
• Develop, implement and evaluate a strategic plan that aligns with the strategic plans within EOSS and the mission of ASU.

• Manage the recruitment, hiring, and evaluation process for student leaders, lifeguards and swim instructor staff.  
• Assist with the development and implementation of consistent onboarding and training programs for lifeguard staff across four locations.
• Coordinate the oversight and planning of the aquatics, safety education and risk management budget.
• Develop and implement aquatics programming including, swimming lessons, classes, special events and informal recreation.    
• Implement assessment and evaluation processes of current and new programs and services.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for recruiting outside swim teams and rentals during low use times at the pool. 
• Coordinate and assist with other university departments to host special event programs and functions at the pools. 
• Develop a long-term strategic plan to develop summer programs and camps to be hosted at the SDFC’s.  

• Implement Aquatic and Safety Education instructor training programs that emphasize instructor development, quality programs and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct hiring, training and evaluation of student employees for instructing Safety Education classes.
• Assist with the development of long-term plan for future Safety Education programs.
• Implement assessment tools and evaluation processes of current and new Safety Education programs and services.

• Oversee the facilitation of staff emergency preparedness drills.
• Assist with monthly training programs that will be presented to SDFC Student Staff.   
• Develop and implement full time staff training programs based on a pro-active risk management principles. 
• Oversee accident reports and maintain semester log sheets. Analyze the data to help reduce injuries at the Sun Devil Fitness Complexes. 
• Maintain staff certification records for four locations and communicate with program area supervisors about deficiencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in field appropriate to area of assignment AND two years administrative/coordinator program experience; OR, Six years of progressively responsible administrative/coordinator program experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Master's degree in Higher Education, in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Sports Management, or related field and minimum one (1) year of professional experience.
• Experience supervising, training, developing and evaluating student employees.
• Experience initiating collaborations with university and community partnerships.
• Experience cultivating an inclusive, safe and diverse environment for student participants and staff.
• Evidence of programming experience or involvement
• Experience with Risk Management practices
• Evidence of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor certifications 
• Evidence of current Certification in Aquatic Facility Operations or Certified Pool Operator. 

Working Environment

• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Lift 35 pounds
• Communicate to perform essential duties

Department Statement

Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) is committed to enrolling all qualified students at Arizona State University and assisting them in their academic success. EOSS provides a broad range of services and support to students and prospective students ranging from outreach efforts with K-12 schools, orientation programs for new freshman, bridge programs to assist the transition to a university environment, and a wide variety of services, programs and activities for enrolled students. EOSS has direct responsibility for multiple departments across four campuses, some of which include the Dean of Students, University Housing, Health Services, Counseling Services, Disability Resources, the Memorial Union, Upward Bound, and TRiO programs, Sun Devil Fitness, Student Government, Student Media, Career Services and others.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.