Aquatics Coordinator

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL BRING:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of four years of relevant aquatic and pool operations experience or combination of education and relevant experience (in campus recreation preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates our shared humanity. 
• Ability to function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience in training instructional and aquatics staff.
• Knowledge or ability to learn how to create training videos, webinars, and manuals.
• Strong computer skills such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Drive and similar applications.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities in order to perform a high volume of detailed work with constant interruptions.
• Ability to use proper judgment around maintaining equipment while considering and working around a highly populated area.
• Ability to be resourceful and creative in problem solving while not sacrificing quality or safety of environment. 
• Demonstrates leadership traits including effective communication, supervisory skills, and the ability to manage workflow.
• Excellent customer service experience and a proven ability to meet performance standards.
• Knowledge or ability to learn how to collects feedback from surveys and summarize data.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to use authority, knowledge and judgment to effectively respond to complicated requests.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to learn policies and procedures and correctly provide that information to customers and use information to make sound decisions.
• Ability to coordinate daily activities including work scheduling, quality assurance, monitoring of activities, and supervision of personnel. 
• Knowledge of current risk management practices in recreational facilities and student management strategies.   
• Effectiveness at the Basic level for most NIRSA competencies.
• Engagement in NIRSA, NCAA, or other recreation or sport professional associations.

Certifications and Licenses

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.   
• Must have or obtain within six months of hire: American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI), American Red Cross First Aid Instructor, and American Red Cross CPR/AED Instructor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*

• Ability to exert physical effort, including the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, bending, squatting, reaching, or being on feet for long periods of time. 
• Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, and grasp lightly/fine manipulation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Routine work during normal business hours, evenings and weekends.  May need to work occasional extended hours.
• Requires 24-hour response availability seven days a week for emergency situations. 
• May be exposed to noise > 80dB TWA.
• May work at heights 4-10ft. 

WORK STANDARDS

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work cohesively with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/.

DAPER’s Integrity:

This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that his/her involvement with Athletic Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and PAC-12 rules and regulations. 

Why Stanford is for you: 

Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak. 
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums. 
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.