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Form of workDepartment: Univ Athletics Recreation Adm
Salary/Grade: EXS/5
Target hiring range for this position will be between $50,000-$52,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Job Summary:
Under the administrative direction of the Associate Director of Aquatics & Tennis, the Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day facility operations, aquatics programming, and rentals at Norris Aquatics Center located in Henry Crown Sports Pavilion and Northwestern Beach.
*Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as required. *
*Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.
*Note: Work schedule is primarily Sunday-Thursday from 11am-7pm during the academic year and Monday-Friday 9am-5pm during Summer Quarter. Depending on the needs of Northwestern University Recreation.
Specific Responsibilities :
• Assist with the recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation of student and temporary staff.
• Assist with the oversight of the swim lesson program, including, but not limited to, private and group swim lessons.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of various aquatics-based summer camps.
• Assist with the set up and the management of swim meets and other special events in conjunction with the Associate Director of Aquatics & Tennis and the Director of Facilities & Operations.
• Assist with the supervision of the Norris Aquatics Center/Northwestern Beach and serve as Manager on Duty throughout the workday.
• Teach Red Cross Lifeguarding and CPR certification courses.
• Develops relationships with members and staff; manages their requests and issues timely and professionally. Responds to patrons' needs/complaints concerning policies, procedures, and programs, in a professional, courteous, and knowledgeable manner. Stays abreast of department software systems.
• Maintains a fundraising mind-set and conducts cost benefit analysis, pricing reviews and lifecycle audits related to area of responsibility.
• Report any unsafe facility conditions to the Associate Director of Aquatics & Tennis.
• Collaborate with University departments/units to provide recreational opportunities or partnerships that enhance the physical and emotional well-being of the university community (both campuses).
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in related field or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills and motivational skills.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, Big Ten Conference and Northwestern University preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and effectively interact with diverse populations.
• Ability to establish engaging relationships within and across racialized and other marginalized communities.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 1-3 years of temporary staff supervisory experience, preferred.
• Experience in aquatic programming.
• Experience in aquatic facility management.
• Competitive swim team participation and/or administration experience, preferred.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard certified, or willingness to obtain within six months of employment.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certified, or willingness to obtain within six months of employment.
• American Red Cross CPR Instructor certified, or willingness to obtain within six months of employment.
• Illinois Department of Public Health Swimming Pool Operator Certification preferred, or willingness to obtain within one year of employment.
• Knowledge of registration software systems such as Fusion is preferred.
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more
Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.
The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.
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Salary/Grade: EXS/5
Target hiring range for this position will be between $50,000-$52,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Job Summary:
Under the administrative direction of the Associate Director of Aquatics & Tennis, the Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day facility operations, aquatics programming, and rentals at Norris Aquatics Center located in Henry Crown Sports Pavilion and Northwestern Beach.
*Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as required. *
*Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.
*Note: Work schedule is primarily Sunday-Thursday from 11am-7pm during the academic year and Monday-Friday 9am-5pm during Summer Quarter. Depending on the needs of Northwestern University Recreation.
Specific Responsibilities :
• Assist with the recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation of student and temporary staff.
• Assist with the oversight of the swim lesson program, including, but not limited to, private and group swim lessons.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of various aquatics-based summer camps.
• Assist with the set up and the management of swim meets and other special events in conjunction with the Associate Director of Aquatics & Tennis and the Director of Facilities & Operations.
• Assist with the supervision of the Norris Aquatics Center/Northwestern Beach and serve as Manager on Duty throughout the workday.
• Teach Red Cross Lifeguarding and CPR certification courses.
• Develops relationships with members and staff; manages their requests and issues timely and professionally. Responds to patrons' needs/complaints concerning policies, procedures, and programs, in a professional, courteous, and knowledgeable manner. Stays abreast of department software systems.
• Maintains a fundraising mind-set and conducts cost benefit analysis, pricing reviews and lifecycle audits related to area of responsibility.
• Report any unsafe facility conditions to the Associate Director of Aquatics & Tennis.
• Collaborate with University departments/units to provide recreational opportunities or partnerships that enhance the physical and emotional well-being of the university community (both campuses).
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in related field or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills and motivational skills.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, Big Ten Conference and Northwestern University preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and effectively interact with diverse populations.
• Ability to establish engaging relationships within and across racialized and other marginalized communities.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 1-3 years of temporary staff supervisory experience, preferred.
• Experience in aquatic programming.
• Experience in aquatic facility management.
• Competitive swim team participation and/or administration experience, preferred.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard certified, or willingness to obtain within six months of employment.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certified, or willingness to obtain within six months of employment.
• American Red Cross CPR Instructor certified, or willingness to obtain within six months of employment.
• Illinois Department of Public Health Swimming Pool Operator Certification preferred, or willingness to obtain within one year of employment.
• Knowledge of registration software systems such as Fusion is preferred.
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more
Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.
The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.
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