*Summer Temp - Aquatics Lead

Please note that references provided at the time of application for staff positions will not be contacted until the applicant has been offered the position. DescriptionThe Summer Temp Aquatics Lead supports the effective operation of the natatorium through coordination of aquatic programs, facility readiness, and operational processes. This position plays a key role in ensuring scheduled activities, events, and daily operations are executed efficiently while maintaining a safe, organized, and welcoming environment. This role focuses on program support, operational coordination, and facility oversight. This role also serves as a lifeguard when necessary.Your Key ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Coordinate and schedule the execution of aquatic programs, classes, and special events, including setup, scheduling support, and logisticsAssist with special events, initiatives, or projects that enhance the aquatics programServe as a point of contact for program-related questions and assist patrons with navigating offerings and facility use.Conduct routine checks of equipment and spaces to ensure functionality and readinessEnsure program spaces and equipment are prepared, organized, and reset according to daily schedulesMonitor overall facility readiness, identifying and addressing operational gaps that may impact programming Assist in developing and improving operational processes and workflows to enhance efficiencyLifeguard when necessary due to missed labor assignments of student lifeguards.Support communication efforts related to programing, schedules, or facility usePerform water testing and maintain compliance documentation, reporting concerns as neededProvide high-quality customer service and contribute to a positive customer experiencePromote an environment that supports Berea College’s mission and valuesOther roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty, and students.What You'll BringEducation required to ensure success in this position:High school diploma and some college coursework in recreation, sports management, public health, or related field requiredExperience Required To Ensure Success In This Position1-2 years of experience working in recreation, aquatics, facilities, or customer service required1-2 years experience with scheduling, event support, or facility operationsSpecial Skills, Knowledge And AbilitiesStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to manage multiple operational tasks simultaneouslyAttention to detail, especially with documentation and safety complianceStrong communication and customer service skillsAbility to work independently and follow through on assigned responsibilitiesAbility to work nights and weekends as neededLicense, Certification, Or Registration NecessaryValid Driver’s LicenseAmerican Red Cross Lifeguard certificationCPR/AED certificationPhysical RequirementsAbility to move equipment and supplies (pool equipment, lane lines, etc.)Ability to swim long distances without stopping, perform rescues, and demonstrate strong swimming skillsAbility to stand and walk for extended periodsAbility to perform light to moderate physical laborEnvironmental ConditionsIndoor pool environment with exposure to humidity, noise, and cleaning chemicalsAbility To Operate The Following Vehicles Or EquipmentPool maintenance and testing equipmentGeneral cleaning and facility equipmentFounded in 1855, Berea College is nationally recognized as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls more than 1,500 students from 46 states and U.S. territories and more than 70 countries. Berea College admits students who are unable to afford tuition and provides all of them with a no-tuition promise. Berea’s students excel in the College’s supportive yet demanding academic environment, and most are the first in their families to attend college. As one of only ten federally recognized Work Colleges, all Berea students are expected to work 10-12 hours weekly in various positions across campus. Berea College is also the only institution in Kentucky to receive the 5-Star Rating from Money Magazine, 2025. Washington Monthly has named Berea College the #1 Best College in the nation in its 2025 College Guide. Berea College appears in their rankings as #1 College (overall): Best College for your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars, #1 Best-in Class College, #1 Liberal Arts College and #1 Best Bang for the Buck Southern College.Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 16,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at www.berea.edu.Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.Berea College is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.This position is not eligible for benefits, however, Berea College still offers unique position opportunities you can read more about below.Our Unique CultureBerea College strives to be a place where people with various Christian interpretations, different religious traditions, and no religious traditions work together in support of Berea's Great Commitments. Over the past century, various leaders of the College have applied the College’s inclusive scriptural foundation and spirit to their expanding world and welcomed those whose beliefs were consistent with the Christian gospel of impartial love. Therefore, Berea College today affirms its inclusive Christian tradition even as it respects the traditions of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus, as well as other faiths, and those holding no religious beliefs. We strive not to ignore our differences, but rather seek to understand each other honestly and respectfully, and together create a climate where anyone can openly discuss what they believe without fear of sanction. To that end, all persons who are willing to share in the spirit and the work of the Great Commitments as shaped by its preamble are welcome to study, to teach, and to work at BereaLabor SupervisionIn support of Berea College’s great commitments, staff and faculty serve as labor supervisors. Our fourth great commitment, The Dignity of Labor, promotes learning and serving in community through the student Labor Program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. Student Labor Supervision includes scheduling, assigning, and approving student work, developing students' workplace acumen, and providing tangible work experience. To learn more about the labor program office please see the following link Labor Program Office.