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Agency: Prairie View A&M University

Job Location: Prairie View, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to develop, implement and manage aquatics programming and outdoor recreational programs. Focus is on engaging students in activities such as swimming, water aerobics, camping, biking, hiking, canoeing, rock climbing etc.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Outdoor Pursuits: Focus is on engaging students in activities such as swimming, water aerobics, camping, biking, hiking, canoeing, rock climbing etc.
• Aquatics: Recruit, interview, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of approximately 10+ student employees. These part time student employees serve as aqua class instructors, swim instructors, lifeguards and a student coordinator.
• Aquatics: Daily supervision and development of student staff. Plan and schedule monthly in-services for the lifeguards to make sure they are staying current on their life saving abilities and processes in place for emergencies to make the pool a safe environment.
• Aquatics: Responsible for scheduling monthly ARC class offerings for life guards, Rec Sports staff, PVAMU students and local community members. Order and maintain necessary inventory of manikins and supplies (face shields, bandages and wraps etc.) required to teach ARC classes. At the conclusion of each class complete the ARC Instructors Corner process to submit training records and request cards for all participants that successfully complete class.
• Aquatics and Outdoor Pursuits: Responsible for the coordination, training and procedure to provide certification cards to participants that successfully complete American Red Cross (ARC) CPR and/or First Aid classes. Market and promote that ARC classes are offered at the student recreation center. Coordinate the registration process, confirm payments associated with each class.
• Aquatics and Outdoor Pursuits: Reviews and justifies records of budget transactions; allocates program area funding to support daily needs. Leads training and conducts assessment & evaluates the effectiveness of programs and student satisfaction with program as it relates to the TAMUS student learning objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience in campus recreation, including related supervisory experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Knowledge of equipment maintenance. Knowledge of program development.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Excellent customer service and assessment skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

• American Red Cross Adult CPR and AED, First Aid and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, American Red Cross Safety Instructor (WSI), Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT), level 1 certification or other national recognized ropes course, wilderness excursion instructor/leader certification, AFO or CPO, or ability to obtain WSS (lesson) within three months of employment.

Other Requirements:

• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. Travel required.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor's degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of seven years of experience.

Job Posting Close Date: Until Filled

Required Attachments:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.