The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

Direct responsibility for management, including budget, equipment, personnel, and programming for the Virgil Henson Activities Center swimming pool.  Recruits and trains lifeguards and other personnel necessary to operate the pool.  Assists in the overall management of Recreational Sports, it's facilities and programs.  Some nights and weekend work required.

Responsibilities:

• Hires, trains, schedules, and evaluates lifeguards.
• Maintains the swimming pool at the proper chemical levels and makes sure the pool is in good operating condition. 
• Maintains the pool patio area.
• Develops goals and objectives on a yearly basis and develops procedures and programs to meet those goals and objectives. 
• Conducts periodic evaluations of operations, personnel, use of resources and programs.
• Oversees swim lessons, clinics and certification classes for the summer terms. Oversees personal trainer program.
• Assists with managing daily facility operations.
• Develops strategies to market and promote programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Two years of related experience, including related supervisory experience.
• Pool/Spa operator's certification or obtain within 30 days of employment. 
• Lifeguard instructor certification. 
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of recreational program management.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Six years of related experience in Aquatics at a University, including supervisory experience.
• Starguard or Red Cross Certification.
• Knowledge of Aquatics program management.
• Understands processes of the University

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu.

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

About West Texas A&M University

WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees.WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment.West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.

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