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Assistant Director Of Allan Jones Aquatic Center

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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Location
Knoxville, TN

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Assistant Director, Allan Jones Aquatic Center -Athletics Swimming

Full-time, exempt, Market Range 08

The Assistant Director will coordinate the daily event operations and oversee facility rentals for outside events at the Allan Jones Aquatic Center. Under direction of the Director of Allan Jones Aquatic Center, this position will serve as a liaison for non-University of Tennessee events and groups as well as handle daily staffing functions within the facility and manage non-university events and coordinate facility purchases. This position will assist the Director in monitoring the budget for the facility and oversee the hiring, training, and management of all additional event staff. The Assistant Director will ensure compliance with university, SEC, and NCAA rules and regulations.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

    Event Management: Coordinate and facilitate daily venue event usage by different organizations. This includes planning, securing, and scheduling premier swimming and diving events in the facility. The facility will host events for swimmers and divers amongst all age groups. The assistant director will plan these events and work with a variety of internal and external constituency groups on successful execution. Internal events include events sponsored by the campus and the athletics department and external events include events hosted by outside organizations (external swimming and diving competitions, etc.). The position will take the lead on crowd management during events hosted at the facility. The assistant director will be responsible for being the lead person during events hosted on the weekends, both by internal and external groups. Personnel Management: Coordinate and manage facility lifeguard scheduling and event personnel management. The assistant director will prepare the daily work and training sessions for all lifeguards. This will also include management and execution of all facility calendars in addition to scheduling/recruit/train/manage staff for events scheduled by outside groups. The assistant director will also coordinate payroll processing for event staff as needed.Program Training: The position will re-certify and maintain Red Cross Certifications for all necessary staff members. The assistant director will lead the required training sessions to re-certify staff members for Red Cross Certifications as well as certify new staff members. This position is also responsible for maintaining accurate records of certifications and when they expire. The assistant director will implement any programming needed or required by the NCAA, SEC or university in the facility.Budget Monitoring and Equipment Inventory: The assistant director will be responsible for monitoring the expenditures for the Allan Jones Aquatic Center operations budget. Also, this position will be responsible for keeping and managing an accurate equipment inventory for the facility. The position will coordinate the pool chemical treatment, communicate when necessary, and schedule annual maintenance projects. The position will alert and coordinate when new equipment will need to be purchased.The assistant director will serve on committees and attend any department meetings necessary. This position will also be responsible for other duties assigned by the Director.


Qualifications
Education:

Bachelor’s Degree is required; Master’s Degree is preferred.

Experience:    

Minimum of 1-3 years of prior managerial or aquatics experience is required. A preferred candidate will have 1-3 years’ experience at a NCAA institution, 1-3 years’ experience with the Red Cross as a lifeguard, 1-3 years’ experience with swim meet timing equipment and meet management software, and 1-3 years’ experience with scheduling software.

Skills:   

  • Knowledge of the most current NCAA rules and regulations.
  • Ability to multi-task and coordinate efforts in high stress situations.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to work with diverse populations in a positive manner.
  • Ability to work in a team and collaborative environment.
  • Excellent time management skills.
Behaviors:

Demonstrated behavioral expectations include:

  • Unquestioned integrity and trustworthiness.
  • Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays.
  • Commitment to the Athletics Department and University’s mission.
 



Job: Other Services Jobs
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Swimming
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Jul 26, 2021, 2:45:00 PM

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Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion

UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.

The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.

Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.

As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.

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