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- Coordinator of Aquatics and Safety - Campus Recreation
In anticipation of opening a new student recreation center
in the Winter of 2010, Portland State University is seeking
an experienced professional for its Coordinator of Aquatics
and Safety. An Urban Thirteen university located in downtown
Portland, Oregon, Portland State is known as a leader
in community engagement. Portland State enrolls over 25,000
students with over 1800 students living in on-campus housing.
Primary
Responsibilities
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The
creation, implementation, supervision, and promotion of
organized and informal aquatics programs
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The
implementation of a comprehensive safety training program
for Campus Rec employees and other University departments.
Additional
Responsibilities include
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Supervision
of part-time employees, teaching or coordinating classes
and programs, guarding, pool maintenance needs as necessary,
and training of rec clubs safety officers.
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Bachelor's
degree and three years full-time experience or a Master's
Degree and one year relevant experience (a Graduate Assistantship
in aquatics can count);
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Must
possess and maintain a valid certificate and authorization
as an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor (or equivalent);
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Must
hold or acquire within the six months year of being hired
the Water Safety Instructor Trainer certificate needed
for this position;
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Ability
to work evenings and weekends as necessary;
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Must
successfully pass a criminal background check.
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Certification
as Water Safety Instructor;
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Certification
as Professional Rescuer;
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Experience
with implementing holistic safety programs;
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Skills
in dealing with collegiate recreation events and large-scale
university special events;
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Working
knowledge of a university environment to include interaction
with residential life;
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Demonstrated
skill and experience managing swimming pool operations
to include mechanical, chemical and state code regulations;
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Demonstrated
skill in supervision of a moderate (20+) part time employee
work group;
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Communication
and interpersonal skills to relate to diverse campus groups,
colleagues and the university community inclusive of children,
young adults, and seniors;
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Demonstrated skill in aquatic programming for a diverse
campus community with varied interests; Understanding
of student learning and assessment;
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Engagement with relevant professional associations.
Compensation
The
starting annual salary rate for this position will be between
$37,890 and $40,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience,
with an excellent benefits package including fully paid
healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package;
and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse, or dependant
at any of the Oregon University System schools.
Duration:
July 15, 2008 through June 30, 2009 - Renewable
Application
Procedures
In
order to promote sustainability, please submit the following
information via e-mail with attachments titled with applicant's
last name:
- Statement of interest
describing how your experience, qualifications, and
interests relate to this position
- Resume
- Contact information for
three professional references
Email
the application materials to: joellek@pdx.edu
with the subject line: AQUATICS SEARCH COMMITTEE.
Correspondence will be conducted primarily by e-mail.
Please contact us for alternative instructions if you do
not have email. Address inquiries regarding this position
to:Joelle
Kenney: joellek@pdx.edu,
503.725.2943.
Application
screening will begin on April 28 and continue for a minimum
of 30 days and until finalists are identified. Anticipated
start date is July 15, 2008.
Portland
State University supports equal opportunity in admissions,
education, employment, and use of facilities by prohibiting
discrimination in those areas based on age, color, disability,
marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed,
sex or gender, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This
policy implements state and federal law (including Title
IX); inquiries about it should be directed to the Affirmative
Action Office, 122 Cramer Hall, 503-725-4417; TTY: 503-725-6503
Portland
State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity
initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates
and candidates who support diversity.
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