AQUATIC INSTRUCTOR

Provide safe and effective instruction to participants enrolled in aquatic programs. Oversee the development of the participants in their designated program and work with participants to develop, improve, and refine their swimming ability, safety and/or water rescue skills.

Typical Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and implementing safe instructional information and skills for the program they instruct.

• Assist participants in the development and improvement of their swimming ability and/or safety skills.

• Ensure the safety of all participants by teaching or coaching them to their ability and comfort level in the water.

• Educate program participants about the importance of water safety and teach them safe water practices.

• Be available before and after class to answer questions from participants.

• Complete all course records in a timely manner.

• Assist in general maintenance and upkeep by putting away equipment at the end of class session.

• Other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Professional Staff.

• Attend paid staff, Departmental, or University employee training meetings as necessary

Experience and Abilities

• No certification necessary to teach learn-to-swim class

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor preferred to teach learn to swim (receives higher wage rate)

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification required to teach lifeguard certification courses

• Ability to bend, lift, move and push heavy objects or equipment

• Instructors teaching Learn-to-Swim must teach one adult session, youth session, and private session each semester

• Instructors teaching Lifeguard Certification Courses must teach one Lifeguard Certification, Lifeguard Certification Renewal, CPR/First Aid or Safety Training for Swim Coaches each semester

Training

• Complete all Texas State Employee trainings

Environmental Conditions

• All staff are subject to occasional accident hazards in and around the swimming pool

• Staff may be asked to occasionally perform maintenance dealing with hazardous materials

• Any employee exposed to hazardous materials will be educated as to the proper handling and emergency procedures for each of the items

Pay Scale

In accordance with departmental policy, Aquatic Instructors will be paid a rate of $15/hour to teach learn to swim with no certification and a rate of $18/hour to teach classes if they hold American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or Lifeguard Instructor certification.

Learning Outcomes

1. Maintain and manage a variety of different tools and resources

2. Demonstrate a mastery of public speaking skills

3. Listen actively and critically

Aquatic Supervisor

General Statement of Duties

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Professional Staff, assist in the daily operation, supervision, and management of the Aquatic Facilities and staff. The Aquatics Supervisor will serve as a direct link of communication between Aquatics Professional Staff and all aquatic student staff members. The Aquatics Supervisor will enforce safety regulations for the protection of pool patrons; make suggestions for new regulations; assist with staff training, programs, cleaning and maintenance, events, operations, as well as perform other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Professional Staff.

Typical Responsibilities

• Assist with the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, scheduling, evaluating, discipline, and auditing of all aquatics student staff.

• Ensure that all swimming pools and related areas are operating above the minimum standard set forth by local, state and/or national agencies. Assist with pool chemical checks, water balance, storage rooms, and basic pump room operations as needed.

• Ensure that all aquatic personnel are properly informed and prepared to implement the established emergency action plans. Act accordingly in an emergency situation and provide the leadership needed for the aquatics staff.

• Ensure the safety of patrons and co-workers by maintaining a thorough understanding of building policies and procedures. Ensure that all programs, facilities, and equipment are operating in a safe and efficient manner.

• Assist with the planning, organization, and implementation of various staff development trainings by engaging and leading meetings to include: bi-weekly Aquatics Student Leader Meetings, weekly Aquatics Supervisor meetings, Aquatics In-Service trainings, semester trainings, new hire orientations, and trainings of individuals who were promoted.

• Provide supervisory coverage of daily operations, events, programs, and cleaning and maintenance during periods of critical shortages or high demand weeks such as university breaks, event weekends, and programs. Role may include working as an Aquatic Worker I, Instructor, Lifeguard, Head Lifeguard, Event Lead, or as a representative for Aquatic Professional Staff.

• Serve as a representative for professional staff during all aquatic events, programs, and operations, which will include mornings, evenings, weekends, and university breaks and holidays.

• Assist with administrative reports, paperwork, trackers, and rosters in all aquatic areas.

• Assist with planning semester and yearly programming, and take lead on a specific program.

• Perform other duties as assigned in the aquatics area.

Experience and Abilities

• Must be a current staff member in good standing within the department, and must maintain a GPA of 2.75

• Current certification or ability to receive certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguard

• Current certification as American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, and Water Safety Instructor, or ability to obtain certifications within 1 semester of promotion

• Must pass screening tests of basic lifeguarding skills and knowledge throughout the year

• Be a member of the Head Lifeguard staff or the Event Lead staff for a minimum of 1 semester, or two years of experience managing aquatics programs, events, training/supervising aquatics staff, and chemical and mechanical operations, or a minimum of 1 year experience working at Texas A&M Department of Recreational Sports Aquatics area

• Ability to bend, lift, move and push heavy objects or equipment

• Ability to maintain a minimum of 15 – 20 hours per week working in a variety of roles to include: operations, events, programs, cleaning and maintenance, and office hours

Training

• Attend and lead bi-weekly Aquatics student leader meetings and trainings, and complete inservice skill practice. Lead a total of four (4) hours of in-service training required per month, with ability to lead Aquatic Worker I & Event Lead in-service training on a rotating basis

• Texas State Trainings as required

• Completion of Aquatics Leader Academy or complete next Academy after promotion

• Annually attend Department of Recreational Sports Student Leadership Training

• Hazardous Materials Training

• Chemical Testing Training

Environmental Conditions

• All aquatic employees are subject to occasional accident hazards in and around the swimming pool

• Will perform maintenance dealing with hazardous materials on a daily basis

• Any employee exposed to hazardous materials will be educated as to the proper handling and emergency procedures for each of the items

Pay Scale

In accordance with departmental policy, the Aquatics Supervisor will start at a rate of $14/hour.

Learning Outcomes

1) Use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others

2) Demonstrate the ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate work

3) Evaluate, analyze, and integrate information from a variety of sources