Berea College

Brief summary of this position:

The Berea College Aquatics Director is responsible for overseeing all aquatic operations of the Gunkler Natatorium within the Seabury Center and the associated programming offered to students and the community with an emphasis on providing a safe, well-maintained, and staffed swimming pool and aquatics program environment that supports Berea College wellness goals. The Director will regularly teach survival swimming (2-3 Sections per term), train lifeguards, and manage the student swim screening process. The Director will perform general maintenance tasks related to the efficient operation of the pool equipment and seek to deploy the Gunkler Natatorium for the benefit of the campus and community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hire, train, certify, schedule, supervise and evaluate lifeguards and other student labor staff assigned to Gunkler Natatorium;
• Supervise 10-20 lifeguards;
• Serve as a lifeguard when needed;
• Teach designated sections of Survival Swimming within the HHP department;
• Oversee and manage the College’s annual swim screen and swimming requirement;
• Manage Gunkler Natatorium in compliance with all state and national guidelines;
• Develop and maintain a schedule of activities within the Gunkler Natatorium, including HHP courses, Seabury Center wellness programming and other outside groups, and ensure appropriate lifeguard coverage;
• Develop aquatic programming for the community and membership designed to support the Seabury Center budget;
• Assist with providing on-going risk assessment of the Gunkler Natatorium; assist with managing risk and developing facility plans and training manuals;
• Conduct routine checks of equipment to ensure functionality and maintain inventory and communicate necessary repairs within the Gunkler Natatorium to the Associate Director of the Seabury Center;
• Conduct routine in-service trainings for lifeguard staff, as well as weekly labor meetings;
• Maintain pool chemicals; operate and maintain filtration system;
• Assist with facility preparation, set-up and clean-up when necessary.
• Serve as liaison to the Health and Human Performance academic department regarding all aquatic programming.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education required to ensure success in this position:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience required to ensure success in this position:

• Lifeguard experience or experience with supervision of an aquatic facility;
• Demonstrated supervisory and management experience.

Special skills, knowledge and abilities:

• CPR/AED/First Aid
• CPO/AFO certification; lifeguard certification; Lifeguard Instructor certification; Water Safety Instructor certification.
• For any certifications or memberships not possessed upon hire, certifications or memberships must be promptly attained and regularly maintained.

License, certification, or registration necessary:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Required background checks

Physical requirements:

• Some heavy lifting
• It is expected that the individual in this position will work at times other than, or in addition to, normal business hours and days, including some mornings, evenings and weekends.

Environmental conditions:

• Mostly indoor.
• Equipment maintenance includes all pool operations and equipment.
• Will work with pool and general cleaning chemicals.

Berea College