Work Schedule: Up to 25 hours per week; shifts based on operational need of the organization.
OVERVIEW
Associated Students, Inc. employs student-focused professionals with equity-mindsets. Established in
1963, ASI is a non-profit corporation guided by a student board and managed by full-time professional staff. ASI is considered a part of the
Cal Poly Pomona Division of Student Affairs with a dashed reporting line to Administrative Affairs. ASI serves the entire campus population,
including over 27,000 students, by providing opportunities for student engagement, student employment, and a multitude of programs
and services such as recreation and wellness, student union and activities, student government, and childcare. ASI operational support areas
include human resources, financial services, information technology, facilities management, and marketing. ASI is engaged in the work of
being a learning organization. Currently, the guiding ideas of the organization are “under construction” as the team re-imagines
its vision, mission, and core values. ASI is looking for dynamic team members who value team learning, co-creation, and adaptability to best
serve the needs of our students.
POSITION DEFINITION
Under the general supervision of the Aquatics Manager,
the Aquatics Lead supports two areas of the Aquatics & Safety unit: aquatics operations (lifeguard management and equipment readiness)
and aquatics programming (open recreation and lap swim, learn-to-swim, water-fitness, aquatics certification courses, and specialty aquatics
offerings). The Aquatics Lead coordinates day-to-day delivery, promotion, and evaluation of these offerings, overseeing the supervisor and
in-direct staff for both areas; and maintains excellent participant care and risk-aware practices. The Aquatics Lead will supervise aquatics
staff, which includes supervisors, lifeguards, aquatics instructors, and team leads
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist with the overall management of the Aquatics program
- Provide direct supervision of two areas in the Aquatics &
Safety unit ; aquatic lifeguard operations and aquatic programs and their corresponding Supervisor(s) and staff. - Establish and enforce protocols that provide for the effective operation of both teams
- Assist with the effective delivery,
evaluation, promotion and reporting of the Aquatics program to include program development, scheduling and implementation, program
registration, participant development and the procurement, inventory, repair and replacement of Aquatic program equipment - Provide oversight for the recruitment, training, scheduling, supervision, development and discipline of aquatic staff and ensure that
the training and certifications of aquatic staff are current and compliant with industry standards - Provide budget input for
aquatics lifeguard operations and programming (staffing plans, equipment needs, etc); monitor expenditures and revenues; escalate variances
to the Manager.Enforce and recommend policies and protocols that provide for the effective operation of the aquatics program - Review and evaluate aquatics safety and emergency response equipment, operations, and programs to ensure that appropriate risk
management precautions and procedures are in place and ensure it is in compliance with the risk management requirements of the California
State University (CSU) system and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) - Maintain equipment,
inventory and related records - Provide emergency care and treatment, as required, in a calm and effective manner until the
arrival of emergency medical services - Participate in campus-wide collaborations that serve the overall mission of Campus
Recreation, the Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex (BRIC), ASI and the University as a whole - Serve on campus boards and
committees as well as system-wide associations - Serve as ambassador for ASI at the university, state, regional and national
levels - Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer
service - Perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum
Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, recreation, sports management, physical education or other related field, required; candidates
in their final semester of a Bachelor’s degree will be considered. - Minimum two years
of experience in aquatics programming and lifeguard leadership, required - Minimum one year of management and
supervisory experience in aquatics or safety programming, required; supervisory experience in non-profit or higher education setting,
preferred - Certification Requirements upon hire;
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- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
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- Certification Requirements within the first 30 days of hire
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- Administering Emergency Oxygen,
- First Aid for Lifeguards and advanced first aid
certification - American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification or equivalent
- American Red Cross Water Safety
Instructor certification or equivalent
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- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer certification and
Water Safety Instructor Trainer certification, preferred - Familiarity with the Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex and ASI
Campus Recreation programs and services, preferred - Demonstrated knowledge of national trends and practices in aquatic
programming - Ability to react and lead calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to maintain
professional work conduct - Ability to make independent decisions and recommendations
- Ability to adhere to work
rules, follow directions, use time effectively and work productively without close supervision - Ability to follow routine
verbal and written instructions - Strong conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse
student population and campus community - Commitment to student development and ability to motivate and work closely with
students - Demonstrated ability to collaborate, form partnerships and work effectively as a member of a goal-orientated
team - Ability to oversee projects and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to analyze and solve problems, draw
valid conclusions and develop alternate recommendations - Ability to operate an office workstation, utilize word-processing,
spreadsheet, and other software - Ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk
and hear; manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and verbal communication; use of office equipment: telephones, calculator, copier and
fax. Must be able to walk, stand, bend and lift to 45 pounds.
Position subject to an occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Annual bloodborne pathogen training is required. The initial training must be completed before the employee is assigned duties that may
result in exposure to blood or bodily fluids. Hepatitis B vaccination will be offered after the training.
MANDATED REPORTING
REQUIREMENT
In compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and the CSU Executive Order
1083, each ASI employee is designated as a mandated reporter and is required to sign an Acknowledgment of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal
Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect.
SYSTEMWIDE SMOKE AND TOBACCO FREE ENVIRONMENT EO 1108:
Cal Poly Pomona is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Please refer to the link below for policy information.
http://www.calstate.edu/EO/EO-1108.html
COVID-19 VACCINATION
CSU, along with Associated Students Inc., strongly recommends all staff who are physically
accessing campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose. See
policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest.
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