New Mexico State University invites you to apply to be a part of a diverse, dynamic and welcoming learning and working environment in Las Cruces, NM. NMSU seeks employees who are creative and flexible in developing and evaluating new ideas and ways to evolve NMSU into the future. Located in the borderlands and adjacent to the mighty Rio Grande, NMSU is a proud Hispanic-serving institution in the minority-majority state of New Mexico. Southern New Mexico features an average of 294 days of sunshine annually, making NMSU ideal for job-seekers who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and bird-watching. NMSU is committed to sustainability through improving and maintaining the quality of human life while preserving the integrity, stability, and beauty of ecological systems for the future. We are looking for student-centered employees with a passion for success. NMSU invites you to take the first step to your successful and rewarding career by applying today.

NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant and space-grant institution, a comprehensive research institution dedicated to teaching, research, public service and outreach. In addition, the NMSU system includes a satellite learning center in Albuquerque, Cooperative Extension Service offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, and 12 agriculture research and science centers. New Mexico State University is the institution of choice for more than 15,000 students from 49 states and 89 foreign countries.

The City of Las Cruces is the second largest city in New Mexico and is located in Doña Ana County, approximately 45 miles north of El Paso, Texas, and 225 miles south of Albuquerque. Las Cruces is the economic and geographic center of the Mesilla Valley, the agricultural region on the floodplain of the Rio Grande which extends from Hatch to the west side of El Paso, Texas. The Organ Mountains, 10 miles to the east, are dominant in the city’s landscape, along with the Doña Ana Mountains, Robledo Mountains, and Picacho Peak. Las Cruces lies within a short driving distance of the Mexican border at Santa Teresa, as well as many other locations in the broader borderland region.

Geography, climate, demographics, and ambiance of Las Cruces and NMSU combine to offer a truly excellent place to thrive. Family members will discover a warm, open community that offers an attractive array of activities and outdoor recreation, amenities, services and opportunities, whether they are looking for top-notch education, meaningful employment, or simply a safe and comfortable place to live.

Position specific to the Aquatics Center. Hire, train, schedule and supervise Lifeguards. Leads Lifeguards and Lifeguard instructors through skill mastery and safety practices.
Also serves as building monitor for Aquatic Center, manages inventory, repair and maintenance of Aquatic Center equipment, supervises daily cleaning of Aquatic Center, and coordination of all internal/external events.

Responsible for planning and directing a comprehensive recreation program for students, faculty, and staff, including intramural and sports clubs. Responsible for the development, oversight and coordination of a variety of external youth activities, camps and specialty programs. Serves as the primary point of both internal/external representation and liaison with respect to the operation, program activities and compliance issues. Responsible for some facilities management to include but not limited to coordination of large capital equipment such as pool pumps, filters & chlorinators.

Plans, organizes, and oversees the implementation of all facets of a specified recreational program or set of programs, ensuring compliance with operational and policy requirements, and with appropriate federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines, and standards. Participates in the development of operating goals and objectives as it pertains to the specific program to include: grant opportunities, funding development, and resource management. Coordinates, schedules, and monitors the operation and maintenance of recreational facilities and/or equipment utilized in program activities; implements and assists with development of risk management policies and procedures. Guides, coordinates, and assists clients engaged in recreational activities regarding program policies and provisions, activity procedures and techniques, and facilities and equipment usage. Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials relevant to specified program activities. Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises regular, temporary and student recreational employees engaged in program activities to include: work allocation, training, promotion, and enforcement of internal/external policies, procedures, rules, and State regulations. Maintains inventories of relevant materials and equipment; identifies and assesses inventory requirements, and makes, recommends and facilitates purchases, as appropriate. Assists in the annual budget planning process and regularly monitors expenditures on a monthly basis. Coordinates the scheduling of program activities, and makes decisions regarding postponements, cancellations, and/or other changes. Creates, produces, and delivers a range of promotional, educational, and resource materials related to programs Responsible for the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activities for reporting to grant sources, national associations, and licensing agencies. Serves as the primary liaison with internal/external communities on all matters related to the specified program activities i.e. (USA Swimming, US Swim School Association). Serves as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, and other organizations within the community in relation to program and associated activities; facilitates seminars, meetings, special projects, and workshops, as appropriate. Participates in the development of operating and strategic long-term goals and objectives for the unit and programs. Actively participates in outcomes assessment and quality improvement initiatives of the programs and unit. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Demonstrated knowledge of laws, regulations, methods, and techniques in area of specialty and programming. Knowledge of recreational principles and objectives. Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control. Experience in program planning, development, implementation and leadership of specialty programs.

Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Database management skills to include: report writing, statistical tabulations

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Ability to operate and maintain recreational equipment and facilities in area of specialty. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. Ability to recruit, train, supervise and motivate on-call and/or student employees and/or volunteers.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

One (1) year directly related experience

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification and Certified Pool Operator’s certification from National Swimming Pool Foundation. Or be willing to obtain within 6 months of date of hire.

Certified Pool Operator (license), CPR Certified/Instructor Trainer Certified.

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.