Aquatics Manager-LU Natatorium

Job Description Summary

The Aquatics Manager is responsible to provide leadership to all aquatic operations of the Liberty Natatorium. The manager will provide direction to student workers under them in the facility. Managers are responsible for scheduling, evaluating, and providing training to equip staff on a daily basis to perform duties of the lifeguard position. In addition the aquatics manager will perform general maintenance task related to the efficient operation of the pool equipment and serve as primary point of contact during events. The Aquatics Manager is to provide excellent customer service to all patrons and ensure a safe and positive experience in the facility. **

GENERAL DUTIES**

Daily maintenance including chemical monitoring and adjusting, pool equipment maintenance, deck maintenance and filtration system monitoring.

Event support including equipment set-up/removal and customer service.

Enforce safety standards for aquatics operations including surveillance and assistance in emergency situations. **

Supervisory Responsibilities**

Student worker staff **

Qualifications And Credentials**

Minimum Qualifications:

Lifeguard certified

One year of lifeguarding experience

Preferred Qualifications:

CPO certifications

LSI certification **

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB**

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. (If not administrative duties, such as labor, define general physical abilities.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is split between a climate-controlled office setting and an aquatics facility. Both areas are well lit and the noise level is moderate. Work in aquatic facilities will necessitate handling aquatic chemicals to maintain a safe environment.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Disclaimer Liberty University’s hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. Liberty University is in that category.