ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

A. Staff Supervision and Development
1. Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate employees, including lifeguards, swim instructors, CPR trainers and interns.
2. Conduct monthly in-service training for all lifeguards.
3. Coordinate swim lessons program.
4. Complete all payroll processes for aquatic center employees.
5. Document and ensure recertification of lifeguards.
6. Coordinate aquatic center cleaning and maintenance on a regular basis.
7. Provide Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid training to rec center staff.
8. Conduct periodic safety drills for SRWC staff.
9. Grant electronic access to employees.

B. Aquatics Facility Management
1. Oversee day-to-day operations of the aquatic center.
2. Coordinate regular inspections, maintenance schedules, cleaning schedules and
renovations in collaboration with the executive director and facilities management.
3. Periodically review laws, industry standards and best practices regarding aquatic center operations.
4. Schedule and coordinate all events in the aquatic center including special events, parties, academic classes, camps, swim lessons and other departmental and external programs.

5. Maintain revenue generating programs including swim lessons, lifeguard certifications, CPR classes, and special events to meet financial goals.

C. Safety and Risk Management
1. Ensure compliance with comprehensive emergency action plans, safety protocols, and
risk mitigation strategies for aquatic programs and facilities.
2. Ensure compliance with all local, county, state, and federal regulations related to water
quality, chemical storage, facility safety, and ADA requirements.
3. Assist with facility safety assessment and reporting.
D. Program Development and Administration
1. Design and manage aquatic programming such as swim lessons, fitness swim classes,
open swim, lifeguard training, and special events.
2. Collaborate with academic departments, athletics, student organizations, camps, and
external groups and organizations to promote aquatic engagement and wellness
initiatives.
3. Monitor program participation, assess satisfaction and adjust offerings based on
feedback and university priorities.
4. Oversee procurement of equipment, supplies and services within budgetary guidelines.
E. Other Assigned Responsibilities

A. Professional
1. Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Kinesiology, Sports Management, Public Health, or an aquatics related field is required. Master’s degree preferred. Those without degrees but with five or more years of professional aquatics management experience may also be considered.
2. Lifeguard Certification required within first 3 months of employment.
3. LGI certification required within first 12 months of employment.
4. CPR certification required within first month of employment.
5. CPR instructor certification required within first 6 months of employment.
6. WSI Certification required within first 6 months of employment.
7. WSIT Certification required within the first 18 months of employment.
8. CPO certification required within the first 12 months of employment.
9. Must be able to perform accurate measurements of water chemistry using a provided test kit.
10. Must be able to read and interpret pool controllers and make needed changes to maintain proper water chemistry.
11. Must be able to enforce rules and regulations in a kind and professional manner.
12. Commitment to continued education and professional development.
13. Ability to maintain thorough records and generate reports as requested.
14. Two or more years of supervisor experience.
15. Experience with InnoSoft Fusion and SubItUp preferred.
B. Personal
1. A lifestyle that exemplifies the missions of Abilene Christian University and the SRWC.
2. Ability to mentor and advise students.
3. Willingness to engage and correct those not following SRWC policies.
4. Ability to manage conflict with patience and kindness.

5. Ability to relate to diverse ages, cultures, and economic backgrounds.
6. Flexibility in a working environment.
7. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in difficult and stressful situations.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets.  Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.