Aquatics Director Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of aquatics director. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical expertise and serve as a daily resource for all sports programs and the campus community on applicable institutional, athletic conference, and NCAA policies and procedures;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Creates and manages a yearly aquatic budget
• Serve on the Association Aquatics Cabinet
• In collaboration with the Associate Executive Director, lead the risk management and emergency procedures for the aquatics areas and the facility
• Certifications in the use CPR and AED use
• Organizational experience, preferably in an aquatics facility and personnel management environment
• Experience maintain and managing an aquatics center
• Previous aquatic facility managing experience
• Previous swim coaching experience

I am excited to be applying for the position of aquatics director. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and supervision for staff and campers during swimming programs and Canoe Lake.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience and knowledge in aquatic and fitness programming
• Knowledge of current risk management practices in recreational and aquatics facilities and student management strategies
• Demonstrated knowledge of student development in higher education
• Current First Aid/CPR/ AED certifications, or obtain within one month of hire
• Active NIRSA Member
• NIRSA RCRSP Certification
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certifications, or obtain within 12 months of hire
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification or obtain within 12 months of hire

I would like to submit my application for the aquatics director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the safe and healthful conduct of the pool by the University community and general public.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor
• Certified Pool Operator, Aquatic Facility Operator or similar pool operator certification
• Knowledge of best practices in departmental field
• Satisfactory background check, to include criminal background and driving record check
• Up to date or willing to obtain Lifeguard certification
• Up to date or willing to obtain Lifeguard Instructor certification
• Up to date or willing to obtain CPR, First Aid, AED certification
• Respond to water emergencies

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the aquatics director position.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and supervision of the Aquatics staff, lifeguards, water safety instructors and other staff including recruitment, hiring, scheduling, motivation and retention.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Respond quickly to sounds
• Move safely over wet, uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• See and respond to dangerous situations
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED Instructor
• First Aid Instructor
• CPR/PR IT (Instructor Trainer)
• LGIT (Instructor Trainer)
• WSIT (Instructor Trainer)

Please consider me for the aquatics director opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for a safe atmosphere and environment by enforcing all facility rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Previous fiscal and management experience with mufti-functional facilities
• Previous shared facility scheduling and event management experience
• Previous experience working with collegiate athletics
• Demonstrated experience with program development, marketing, financial management, aquatic facility management, safety and risk management
• Water Safety Instructor Trainer certification
• Experience with a facility management system (Rec Trac, Fusion)
• Experience in aquatics programming, health promotion, and/or wellness coaching
• Knowledge of current risk management practices in aquatics programs