The Assistant Director for Aquatics is crucial to the successful operation and management of the shared-use Ramsey Student Center. The position reports directly to the Senior Associate Director for Facilities and works as an integral member of the Recreational Sports Staff in pursuing and achieving our departmental vision and mission. The Assistant Director is primarily responsible for the development, management, and successful operation of the Gabrielson Natatorium. This position leads in the recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of one Senior Coordinator, two-shared Maintenance Foremen, Program Assistants, Aquatic Managers, as well as 75-100 part-time lifeguards.
Additionally, this position supports programs sponsored by the Department of Recreational Sports, the College of Education, and the UGA Athletic Association. This position also serves as a liaison with the UGA Facility Management Division (FMD) in the management of natatorium operations as well as providing some evening and weekend facility support, special event coordination, etc. as needed. This person must assist with the supervision of swim meets as well as have a strong collaborative approach to working with intercollegiate athletics and various age group swim clubs.
Must hold or be eligible for certification as a Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard, and Certified Pool Operator.
Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Driver’s License.
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The Department of Recreational Sports at the University of Georgia is part of the Division of Student Affairs. The department offers a comprehensive array of programs and services and is housed in the Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities, one of the largest recreation centers in the United States. Founded in 1785, UGA is a comprehensive land and sea grant institution located in Athens, Georgia. The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.