James Berry

• Title: Coordinator - Aquatic Safety Staff
• Phone: 614-247-6712
• Email: berry.262@osu.edu

Job Responsibilities/Summary: Under the supervision of the Assistant Director-Aquatics Personnel, Programs, and Events directly supervises 100-120 student employees, assists with all aspects of day-to-day operations of the Aquatic Center which consists of five pools and two spas, open from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, and associated events for Student Life Rec Sports and Athletics including: recruiting, hiring, training, certifying, scheduling, supervising, retaining, developing, and evaluating student staff (Lifeguards, Crew Chiefs, Aquatic Facility Coordinators); assures the safe conduct of aquatic programs, appropriate facility coverage, reporting of maintenance and housekeeping issues, and adherence to building policies and procedures; provides professional staff presence during specified times including morning, evening, and weekend hours; directs student staff activities; provides guidance and oversight to student leadership staff with hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation of student staff; performs administrative tasks including report management, inventory control and payroll; monitor facility incident and accident reports, address areas of concern; maintains appropriate records; assists with special events as directed by aquatic leadership; provides input and delivers facets of annual, semester, and weekly training and in-service opportunities for staff; identifies, supports and assists in the completion of facility cleaning responsibilities; oversees assigned special projects assists with pool operations including water circulation, chemical delivery and filtration as directed; establishes, maintains and promotes good public relations; attends scheduled meetings and provides leadership; other duties as assigned. 

Education: BA OSU 1985