The Assistant Director, Aquatic Operations directs the lifeguard and head guard staff including: recruiting, hiring, supervising, training, scheduling, and evaluating part-time lifeguards and head guards. Evening and weekend hours required. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Directs the recruitment, training, supervision, evaluation, and scheduling of 80-100 part-time lifeguards, and head guards. Ensures all part time staff have current American Red Cross Lifeguarding and Lifeguarding Instructor certifications as required by their position. Coordinates and teaches staff recertification courses as needed.
• Develop and implement onboarding requirements and staff development initiatives consisting of ARC certification skills, professional development, physical fitness components and team initiatives. Execute employee awards and recognition programs, and maintain aquatic employee handbooks and operational manuals.
• Develop and administer assessments/evaluations related to student development including technical skills, student learning outcomes, leadership and ensures compliance with university, departmental, ARC, local and state regulations.
• Coordinate and implement aquatic development programs including all monthly in-services, mandatory trainings, emergency drills, weekly quizzes and incentive programs; track and maintain the training and certification database for aquatic staff.
• Coordinate and ensure the completion of daily, weekly, and monthly facility and equipment inspections, chemical checks, preventative maintenance, and cleaning duties; maintain and ensure record retention for all related documents.
• Facilitate day of event operations of major and national swim and dive meets (ie. Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships, Gulf Swimming LSC events, High School Invitational and Regionals), and special events; periodically serve as departmental representative during meets, as well as the designated certified pool operator as required.
• Prepare pools for daily program use; including chemical balance, mechanical operations, water and air temperature, pool set-up, etc. Perform required maintenance on pool systems including backwashing, bumping, chemical testing and adjustments, troubleshooting of operational components, as well as assuring compliance with State of Texas codes
• Assist in the development and management of the aquatic budget, responsible for lifeguard and head guard wage budget, as well as staff certifications, and lifeguard supplies and equipment.
• Serve on rotating on call schedule for pool operations including nights, weekends and university holidays.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

A Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Health Education, Physical Education, Sports Management, Recreation or related field.  Master’s degree preferred.  Candidate must possess American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid certifications. Certified Pool Operator/Aquatic Facility Operator, and Water Safety Instructor, or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.  Minimum requirements are at least 1 year of experience in an aquatic management position. Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as demonstrated leadership ability are also desirable.  Team oriented ideals, strong work ethic, and a desire to learn is important in this position. 

APPLICATIONS: Applications will be taken until the position is filled, however review will begin on May 18, 2022.  Applicants must apply online at the University of Houston, Human Resources page at http://www.uh.edu/human-resources/uh-careers/.  Please submit cover letter, resume and list of 3 references with online application.   University of Houston is an EEO/AA institution.  Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.