Account/Position No.: 50720/214280                         Level 6

Position Title: Aquatic/Outdoor Adventure Coordinator

Department: Campus Recreation

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Responsible to the Director for overseeing recreational programs focusing on water sports and outdoor adventure; assisting with facility management efforts; and performing other related duties as assigned.

- Plans fitness programs (lap swimming), intramural sports (Basler Challenge Games), non-credit instruction (Red Cross certifications), and outdoor adventure activities (SCUBA, Kayak instruction).

- Develops equipment checkout services, non-credit classes, and trips utilizing local resources (biking/hiking trails, rock climbing sites, ski slopes, and white water rivers).

- Trains student workers to serve as instructors, life guards and trip leaders.

- Assists with facility management.

- Markets and conducts leadership and team building seminars to off-campus rental groups.

- Supervises student workers and graduate assistants.

- Corresponds with outdoor adventure sports governing bodies.

- Participates in professional associations.

- Serves on university committees.

- Teaches non-credit classes and leads trips.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

- Knowledge of pool operations (maintenance, programming, staffing).

- Knowledge of college student development theories.

- Knowledge of the recreational sports setting.

- Knowledge of computers.

- Knowledge of marketing techniques.

- Knowledge of safety standards.

- Knowledge of up-to-date aquatic and outdoor equipment.

- Ability to function independently.

- Ability to communicate effectively.

- Ability to teach aquatics and outdoor adventure sports.

- Ability to supervise and mentor graduate assistants and undergraduate student workers.

- Ability to work as a team member.

Performs under general supervision. Determines own methods of performing assigned work.

Master's degree in recreation, sports administration, student personnel or related field required; paid work experience in outdoor adventure program required; previous training as a lifeguard and/or water safety instructor required; current certification as a lifeguard trainer and/or water safety instructor preferred.