Lafayette College is an independent, highly selective, residential and coeducational institution of approximately 2,700 undergraduate students. Lafayette grants bachelor’s degrees in the liberal arts, sciences, and engineering. Lafayette is located in the city of Easton that, together with Bethlehem, Allentown and adjacent communities, makes up the Lehigh Valley. The valley comprises Pennsylvania’s third largest metropolitan area, with a population of over 840,000 residents.

We are seeking an energetic person capable of professional interactions with patrons and program participants, as well as, the ability to mentor student employees. This employee should have the capacity to remain organized in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to navigate efficiently between a wide-variety of software programs. This employee’s ability to develop and implement policy; be self-reliant and vigilant; provide accurate and timely communication; and access their own success is vital to this position’s effectiveness. This person should place a high value diversity, equity and inclusion.

Manage the aquatics staff and instructor of programs:

• Recruit, supervise, and thoroughly train lifeguards, instructors and student supervisors.
• Teach group swim lessons, CPR-Pro and Lifeguard Certification classes each semester.
• Maintain accurate records and data pertaining to user loads, program participation, assessment and budget.
• Manage the Recreational Swim Program including member recruitment and setting program guidelines.
• Conduct swim testing for all applicable sports clubs and summer camp programs.

Co-Coordinate Recreational Programs (mainly intramural sports and special events):

• Produce select league schedules, tournament brackets, and special one-day event schedules.
• Assist in the inventory, and maintenance of all equipment and apparel used for intramural sports.
• Assist with supervision of contact-sport leagues and ensure professional presence at all other tournaments
• Assist with mentoring and training intramural sports supervisors and sport officials.

Provide support for recreation facility scheduling and daily operation:

• Assist with facility scheduling meetings, fundamental facility operations, and supervision during peak hours
• Coordinate the department’s overnight equipment loan program on a daily basis.
• Assist with teaching CPR & First Aid for student staff and outside clients.
• Take an active role in implementing the department’s risk management plan.
• Participate as an active member of the staff by attending weekly departmental and divisional meetings.
• Assist with annual locker renewal and management of locker rooms.
• Assist with coordination marketing efforts for the department.
• Serve on weekend duty for the department several times each semester.
• Conduct outcome assessment for program areas under the position’s responsibility and report out.

Qualifications: Bachelors’ degree and at least two years of experience with college / community aquatics or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard instructor and experience with swimming lessons and Water Safety Instructor certification or the capability of passing the courses. Experience as a participant or a working knowledge of a broad range of athletics / recreational sports and direct work with college students is preferred.

Compensation: The position reports to the Director of Recreation Services and works with others in the Departments of Athletics and Facility Operations. This position receives an annual salary and includes medical insurance and retirement benefits. Weekend and evening work is required with a Sunday to Thursday workweek when classes are in session.

Application Instructions: Provide cover letter, resume (including mailing address), and contact information for three references to: http://apply.interfolio.com/125371.

Lafayette is deeply committed to creating a diverse community, one that is responsive, inclusive, and is supportive of each and all of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share in the responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. All Lafayette operations reflect the College’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) initiatives, and Lafayette welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.