Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Life insurance
paid leave
Tuition remission
flexible work arrangement
Retirement Plan
deferred compensation programs
Job Description
The University of Akron is a public research university located in Akron, Ohio, known for its commitment to providing an applied and community-connected educational experience. The University strives to empower its students, faculty, and staff by fostering a culture of innovation, engagement, and lifelong learning. With a focus on community-embedded experiential learning, the university contributes to economic and workforce development through its various academic programs and research initiatives. It promotes diversity and inclusion as an Equal Education and Employment Institution, prioritizing the well-being of its university community and acting as a responsible steward of its resources.
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Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- Minimum 1 year of special event programming experience
- Supervisory experience with staff or students
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work non-traditional hours
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and facility management software
- Required American Red Cross CPR instructor certification or ability to obtain within 3 months
- Preferred American Red Cross Lifeguard or Lifeguard Instructor certification
Job Qualifications
- Relevant bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 1 year experience with special event programming
- Supervisory experience of staff and/or students
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work non-traditional work weeks
- Ability to work in a high-tempo work environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and membership/facility management software
- Preferred experience in aquatics program environment including swim meet management and knowledge of Colorado Timing equipment or Hy-Tek Swim Meet Management software
- American Red Cross CPR instructor certification or ability to obtain within 3 months
Job Duties
- Coordinate scheduling of recreational facility spaces for campus organizations, student groups, and community organizations including Ocasek Natatorium for swimming and diving events, Student Recreation & Wellness Center, and Buchtel Field
- Assist fellow SRWS Program Area Managers with scheduling internal program space
- Create contractual agreements for facility rentals, arrange set-up and tear-down responsibilities, supervise rentals, manage cleaning and payments, and ensure adherence to safety standards
- Assist in management of daily operations of SRWC, ONAT, and Buchtel Field
- Develop training plans for facility operations staff in Aquatics Program, Informal Recreation Program, and Fitness & Wellness Program
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate student staff in Aquatics and Informal Recreation Programs
- Manage Aquatics Programs including American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program, swim lessons, marketing and promotion of events, evaluation of outcomes, and participant communications
- Coordinate with internal and external personnel to maintain cleanliness and safety standards of facilities and equipment
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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