Aquatics Assistant Director, Lifeguards

Job Title

Aquatics Assistant Director, Lifeguards

Department

Rec Center Facilities JM

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

$45,000

Position Salary Maximum

$50,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-07-09

Job Description Summary

Direct the Lifeguard staff including training, supervision, hiring, recruitment, discipline, scheduling, and payroll. Direct the American Red Cross Program including class offerings, instructor training, instructor supervision, hiring, recruitment, and scheduling.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Direct the Deck Managers & Student Managers including training, supervision, discipline, & scheduling.

 Plan and execute in-services for Lifeguard, Deck Managers, and Student Manager Staff.

Serve as a Member of the Student Development Team for the Aquatic Staff.

Assist in the compilation of student and non-student payroll.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree 
• 1 year experience in an aquatic facility supervising programs, events and a large staff. 
• Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the professional rescuer and First Aid from the American Red Cross. 

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Preferred

ARC Lifeguard Instructor, ARC Instructor Trainer, ARC Water Safety Instructor, ARC Water Safety Instructor Trainer, Certified Pool Operators License.

Required Application Documents

Resume/CV, Cover letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
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Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560.

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