Towson University

Assist the Associate Director - Facility Operations with departmental risk management by serving as the secondary safety and risk manager for all department facilities, operations, and programs related to emergency response and prevention.. Maintain working relationships with the American Red Cross, Environmental Health & Safety, Public Safety, the University Health Center, and other safety/risk management stakeholders.. Classes include CPR/AED and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer, Bloodborne Pathogens, Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First aid instructor training, and Lifeguard instructor training.. Lifeguard Instructor Trainer certification or must be obtained within 180 days of employment.. Possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT) certification.

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Assistant Director of Safety and Aquatics - (240000B4)Job SummaryTowson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community. Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director - Facility Operations, the Assistant Director – Safety and Aquatics serves as the safety manager for all department facilities, operations, and programs related to emergency response and prevention; assess potential safety risks throughout the facility and responds proactively with suggestions and policy changes; provides direct management and oversight for the daily operations of all associated aquatics programming and aquatics facilities within Campus Recreation; is responsible for training and management of a graduate assistant and hiring, training, and development of the Safety and Aquatics student staff; provides budgetary oversight for all operations of Safety and Aquatics; and is responsible for assessment related to all safety and aquatics programs and operations. Responsibilities and Duties Safety Program Management:<ul><li>Assist the Associate Director - Facility Operations with departmental risk management by serving as the secondary safety and risk manager for all department facilities, operations, and programs related to emergency response and prevention.</li><li>Assist with the development and implementation of all department emergency action plans (EAP).</li><li>Train all new professional staff and student staff in the departmental EAPs during onboarding and/or new employee orientation.</li><li>Assess potential safety risks throughout the facility and respond proactively with suggestions and policy changes.</li><li>Conduct staff debriefings and follow-up documentation for all life-threatening injuries.</li><li>Serve on the departmental Risk Management Committee.</li><li>Serve as a liaison to Environmental Health and Safety for pool chemical inventory and biohazard waste disposal.</li><li>Maintain working relationships with the American Red Cross, Environmental Health & Safety, Public Safety, the University Health Center, and other safety/risk management stakeholders.</li><li>Oversee and direct EAP equipment inventory including purchasing, re-stocking, and distribution of all needed supplies.</li><li>Oversee the management of Connect2Concept management software for documentation of all incidents and accidents within departmental programs, operations, and facilities for university compliance, data analysis, and assessment. </li><li>Support the review, communication and follow-up with staff and/or participants related to accident reports.</li><li>Manage the American Red Cross Provider Agreement for the department.</li><li>Train and/or hire instructors for the American Red Cross CPR and Lifeguard Training programs.</li><li>Coordinate and schedule ARC training classes for all student employees and professional staff members. Classes include CPR/AED and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer, Bloodborne Pathogens, Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First aid instructor training, and Lifeguard instructor training. </li><li>Manage the calendar of scheduled risk audits of facilities and programs for the department.</li><li>Plan and implement simulated emergency scenarios to evaluate staff response/preparedness.</li></ul>Aquatics Program Management:<ul><li>Administer, supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of the departmental aquatics program.</li><li>Plan, administer, assess, and promote a comprehensive aquatic program for the University community that is aligned with national and local industry standards.</li><li>Establish, revise, and enforce policies and procedures regarding usage of aquatic facility spaces to include but not limited to recreational/lap swimming swim team practice, family programming, special events, swimming and diving competitions, and academic classes. </li><li>Conduct daily aquatic facility assessments to ensure the safety of operations and participants. </li><li>Serve as the primary risk manager for aquatics facilities.</li><li>Coordinate facility and staffing operations for all collegiate and third-party swim meets.</li><li>Serve as primary liaison for all aquatic facility rentals.</li><li>Purchase and maintain inventory of equipment and supplies. </li><li>Collaborate with Facilities and Events to reserve facility spaces as needed and set staffing levels. </li><li>Work closely with the Associate Director of Facility Operations, Assistant Director of Facility Management, and the Department of Facilities regarding scheduling, policies, procedures, and facility maintenance related to aquatic facility management and maintenance.</li><li>Establish, revise, and enforce aquatics program/facility policies, procedures, and regulations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with departmental programs and risk management guidelines. </li><li>Annually review, revise, and implement aquatics program/participant usage and risk management guidelines.</li><li>Assume leadership and management of all aquatic swim meets, special events, aquatic reservations, and aquatic programs. Facilitate preliminary and day-of-event operations of swim and dive meets. </li><li>Manage cases of participant issues, concerns, or violations of departmental guidelines and/or University policies.</li><li>Work with the departmental marketing team to communicate relevant aquatics events and information to participants via website, social media, or print marketing.</li><li>Oversee all operational aspects of aquatics facilities and equipment to meet the growing and diverse needs of the campus community.</li><li>Maintain all aquatic and safety employee certifications through in-service training and instruction.</li><li>Ensure compliance with the State of Maryland, Baltimore County, and National health codes and policies for public aquatics facilities. </li><li>Maintain daily water quality and mechanical equipment as required by national and local regulations.</li><li>Ensure preventative maintenance procedures for aquatic facility operations are practiced and enhanced.</li></ul><li> </li> Qualifications and Skills Required:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.</li><li>One year of professional work experience in athletics, recreational, or aquatic operation management (two years of GA experience will count as one year of professional experience).</li><li>Demonstrated supervisory experience in managing a diverse aquatics and safety program including programming, facility management, and staffing preferably in a recreational setting (public, private, or university).</li><li>Current ARC Lifeguarding and CPR-PR/AED/FA certifications.</li><li>Current Instructor level certifications in ARC Lifeguarding and CPR-PR/AED/FA.</li><li>Lifeguard Instructor Trainer certification or must be obtained within 180 days of employment.</li><li>Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator with at least one year of direct hands-on experience with pool pump room equipment/systems.</li><li>Strong computer skills for the processing of facility, fiscal, and personnel management.</li></ul>Preferred: <ul><li>Master’s degree in recreation, sport, leisure management, or a related field.</li><li>Experience with Daktronics Timing system.</li><li>Experience working in a collegiate recreation environment.</li><li>Water Safety Instructor or Water Safety Instructor Trainer certification.</li><li>Two years of experience in risk management as it relates to recreational/aquatics facility operations.</li><li>Two years of experience in development and oversight of facility/aquatic operation and personnel budgets.</li><li>Two years of experience in the successful development of students or staff.</li><li>Leadership within a campus recreation department or other related programs.</li><li>Excellent Customer Service</li><li>Sustained involvement in NIRSA or other professional association.</li><li>Possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT) certification.</li></ul> Salary and Benefits $59,000 annually and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.If you are motivated, innovative and team-oriented, we would love to hear from you.For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.

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