Aquatic Center Director

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 19, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Aquatic Center Director

Requisition Number

RE44971

Working Title

Department Name

1B310:Campus Recreation and Wellness

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

45

Salary Range

$46,806-77,226/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

This position does require some lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 50lbs. There will be long periods of time sitting and working at their computer.

Shift

40 hours per week;Mostly Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00pm but there will be some evenings and weekends.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Aquatics supports UK Varsity Swimming and Diving and UK Campus Recreation in a 50/50 split by providing unparalleled aquatic programs, services, and facilities that support each unit's mission.

This position, under the guidance of the Campus Recreation Associate Director for Operations, assists in the oversite of all aquatic facility and infrastructure operations, maintaining and developing membership and facility access policies while providing safe and well-maintained facilities to students and the university community.

This position, under the guidance of the Athletics Director of Ops (Facilities & Events), coordinates Lancaster Aquatic Center's operation and configuration in support of varsity practices, meets, and special events.

The University of Kentucky Office of Student Success operates from
a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong community
through the care of and concern for every member of Student
Success. We cultivate an equity-minded working and learning
environment where people are seen and valued. We strive to
revolutionize student success practice through a culture of ingenuity,
excellence, agency, and accountability. The twenty-five units and five
areas that comprise Student Success are committed to one vision:
designing and delivering unparalleled student services. To learn
more about the Office for Student Success,
visit: https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred certifications: National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association ( NIRSA) Aquatic Facility Operator; Certified Pool Operator; American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or American Red Cross Life Guard Instructor Trainer.

Deadline to Apply

04/25/2024

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Describe your experience managing large swimming and diving events.

    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Describe your experience as a lifeguard including settings and years of experience.

    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • Indeed.com
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents