Program Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New Hampshire

INTRODUCTION

The program assistant will lead the UNH Outdoor Pool Aquatics Staff during daily operations in addition to internal and external facility rental group events. Use DSE to schedule all lifeguards and lifeguard supervisors. Attend weekly scheduling meetings and keep up to date with communications with staff. Find substitutes and coverage for shifts that are open. Lifeguard Supervisors work as a team leader as the head of the Lifeguard staff, with guidance and direction from Campus Recreation professional staff members and program assistants. Communicates with staff periodically about upcoming in-service training and leads portions of those trainings.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety & Risk Management (60%)

- Follow all applicable safety rules and procedures to prevent accidents and ensure compliance.
- Enforce and ensure all departmental policies are followed to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
- Provide appropriate first aid in conjunction with Lifeguard staff and risk management decisions when necessary.
- Daily checking the pump room and chemical levels, recording chemicals, bumping the system.

Team Leadership & Communication (20%)

- Work as part of a team to ensure smooth daily operations and positive staff collaboration.
- Communicate effectively with lifeguards, facility staff, and patrons to address concerns and enhance the overall experience.

Facility Operations & Supervision (15%)

- Serve as a representative of Campus Recreation to provide a safe aquatics environment and ensure that The UNH Outdoor Pool runs smoothly while providing exceptional customer service.
- Implement operational procedures for ensuring water quality in compliance with NH RSA for operation of public bathing facilities.
- Ensure on deck supervision during lifeguard breaks and operation outages.
- Act as the main point of contact for community members, camps, teams, coaches, and university police.
- Lead aquatics staff in opening and closing procedures, ensuring readiness and security of the facility. Maintain safety equipment and facility cleanliness for participant safety.
- Takes directions from CPO and designated CREC professional staff.
- Training, lead stations at in-services & meetings.

Additional Responsibilities (5%)

Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the UNH Outdoor Pool.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Prior experience in aquatics facility management or supervision.
- Knowledge of risk management practices and emergency response protocols.
- CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certification preferred.

The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

LOCATION

Durham

SALARY GRADE

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