Report to and work collaboratively with the Associate Director for Aquatics, to manage all aquatics facilities and programs to meet the demands of the university community, while also promoting our mission. Expected to build, develop, and cultivate relationships with numerous campus constituents. Must stay abreast of local, regional, and national trends, in aquatics. This position will provide leadership in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating dozens of part-time student staff, including developing learning outcomes and assessing their growth. Work collaboratively to ensure that programs and services are appropriately and efficiently available to target audiences. Participate in budget allocation and program outreach efforts. Some evening and weekend work is required.

Here at Purdue RecWell, we aren’t here to just get people in shape. We’re here to shape people. And to shape a community. We’re a team on a mission to build minds as well as bodies. A team who believes in helping people thrive in life. We have no interest in being average and we’re not afraid to fail. We believe in making wellness a priority. And it shows. We believe human capital is our most important asset. And worth the investment. We are committed to inclusion, we believe that diversity inspires creativity and that every Boilermaker should have access to recreation and wellness. Our facility is 434,550 sq. ft., has over 9 fitness spaces, 3 private personal training studios, and a newly renovated 14,000 sq. ft. space filled with brand new strength equipment and turf.

To learn more, please visit:

• https://www.purdue.edu/recwell/index.php
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Education and Experience:
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in areas such as recreation, sport/aquatic management, or related fields
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in a multi-use aquatic facility, supervising programs, staff, and events, preferably in a college setting
  • Can consider direct graduate experience

Skills:
Required:

• Ability to cooperatively manage all aspects of a comprehensive aquatic program and contribute to the development and enhancement of services for the entire university community
• Must display ability to establish long and short term operational goals consistent with the mission of the university and the department
• Ability to develop and execute comprehensive aquatic staffing and emergency action plans
• Requires American Red Cross lifeguard instructor trainer certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Ability to instruct and certify staff in Lifeguarding; Lifeguard Instructor; CPR/AED/First Aid; O2 administration; or willingness to obtain instructor trainer certification
• Current Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator license or willingness to obtain within 6 months
• Must show ability to build, develop, and cultivate relationships across campus with a variety of constituents
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement employee training sessions and supervise a large student workforce
• Successful candidate will be self-motivated, energetic, service-minded and adept at solving problems
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituents
• Must possess strong communication (written/oral) as well as interpersonal skills. Proficient with computer software (word processing, spreadsheet, electronic communication, etc.)

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Compensation Information:

Career Stream: Professional 2

Pay Band: S055

Job Code: 20003606

Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/