Aquatics Director/Assistant Swim Coach

Position Summary Western Colorado University invites applications for the full‑time position of Aquatics Director/Assistant Swim Coach. Responsibilities Manage operations of aquatics facilities, policies, and pool schedule for open swim, swim activities, and swimming programs. Supervise day‑to‑day activities of staff and volunteers, including teaching aquatic safety and providing required certifications. Oversee organization, implementation, promotion, and evaluation of aquatics programs and facilities for collegiate, extracurricular, and community use. Adhere to aquatic safety guidelines and university procedures, and manage payroll, billing, and charges for non‑collegiate use of the pool. Coordinate recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, certification, and performance evaluation of lifeguard employees. Provide teaching for lifeguarding, CPR, water safety, and other required certifications; cover lifeguard needs for scheduling conflicts. Assist in maintenance of pools, including chemistry, climate control, cleanliness, and other pool needs. Help maintain and repair aquatics facilities and equipment, and work with the Athletics Facilities & Operations Coordinator to keep the pool clean and in good repair. Schedule routine and deep cleaning as well as preventive maintenance of all pool systems. Apply knowledge of USA Swimming/FINA Swimming, RMAC Conference, and NCAA Swimming rules and regulations. Assist the Head Coach in organizing and conducting practice sessions, recruiting student athletes, monitoring academic progress, and recommending athletes for awards. Enforce training rules and monitor conduct of student athletes representing the university. Ensure institutional compliance with NCAA, RMAC Conference, and USA Swimming policies and procedures. Set up and tear down all equipment, spectator seating, and pool deck for all swim team home meets; operate and maintain the Colorado Timing System during all home meets. Provide information about aquatics programs to schools, community groups, and the general public. Develop flyers, brochures, and advertisements as needed to promote aquatic programming. Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or four years of management‑level experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. Previous collegiate‑level swimmer or coaching experience as a club swim coach or NCAA swimming coach. Valid driver’s license. Water Safety Instructor Trainer, CPR/First Aid with Red Cross AED/Oxygen Knowledge, Lifeguard, or willingness to obtain all listed certifications before start date. Knowledge of coaching methods. Ability to travel, including domestic/international air travel, and availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Knowledge of all RMAC Conference and NCAA rules/bylaws. Positive representation of Western Colorado University at all times. Reading and writing skills appropriate to the duties of the position. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, student‑athletes, and the general student body. Preferred Qualifications Three years collegiate swim coaching experience. Certified Pool Operator, Chemical Testing, Pool System Operations, Swim Programming/Lessons Programming experience. Compensation and Benefits The position is FLSA exempt with a salary of $40,560. Western offers a comprehensive benefits package, including shared premiums for health, dental, retirement, life insurance, and tuition discounts for dependents after one year of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer Western Colorado University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans. The university commits to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. All employment decisions are made fairly and without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr