What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator for Aquatics, Safety and Instructional Programs position at University of Maine?
The primary purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive and safe open recreational programming in the NBSRC pool and environs and must include the knowledge and training required to hire, train, supervise and evaluate the lifeguard staff for Campus Recreation. This position will assess, evaluate and implement risk management procedures as needed and will create and implement safe and effective group and individual aquatics, safety and Campus Rec-wide instructional programming. Typical hiring range for this position is $38,250 - $42,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Complete Job Description
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,700 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus and throughout the state. UMaine is the state land and sea grant university and maintains a leadership role as the System’s flagship university. As a result, it is dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research, and service at the university, state, and national levels. Further information about UMaine can be found at https://umaine.edu/
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.
Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing. Further information can be found here.
Required:
- Typically has the education associated with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, Sports Administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CPR/FA/AED certification.
- Typically requiring 1 or more year's experience in aquatic management/pool supervision experience in a collegiate, community, or private environment.
- Typically requiring 1 or more year's experience in safety programming/supervision in a collegiate, community, or private environment.
- Demonstrated ability to be dynamic and self-motivated and ability to supervise a large staff and foster continuous process/quality improvement in the staff. The individual must enjoy participating in a collaborative work environment with student learning as the focus.
- Demonstrated student-client centered philosophy and approach. Must also be able to interact easily with members of the University community and articulate the role of fitness and wellness in a university setting.
- The desired individual must possess outstanding supervision, communication and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to work positively and professionally with community and college members.
Preferred:
- Master's Degree.
- Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Training, WSI Instructor/Instructor Training, CPR, First Aid, AED Instructor/Trainer, Certified Pool Operator.
- Experience in the planning and launching of a new program.
Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references
You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: April 4, 2022
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: April 5, 2022
Interviews to begin no earlier than: April 11, 2022
Tentative start date: June 1, 2022
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Josh Bridges at joshua.b.bridges@maine.edu or 207-581-3482.
Appropriate background checks are required.
The University of Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Amie Parker, Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
