University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth Dartmouth , MA 02714
Posted 6 days ago
JOB TITLE: Head Coach for Women's Swimming and Diving/Aquatics Assistant Director
DIVISION: Administration & Facilities
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: ESU
CAT. 15
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities
SUPERVISES: Exercises direct supervision of the Recreation Facilities Supervisor II, 15 to 20 part-time Lifeguards, 2 to 3 part-time Assistant Coaches, and 5 to 10 work-study students.
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Head Coach of the Women's Swimming and Diving Team is responsible for the staffing and scheduling of all activities in the Natatorium and coordinates scheduling of campus and outside groups. The incumbent works with department and campus personnel on recreational programming in the Natatorium and to ensure the proper maintenance of the Natatorium, including compliance with state and federal pool-related regulations.
Follows the University's best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention and assists in meeting strategic objectives for persistence and timely graduation of all the student population.
EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs all the duties associated with managing and serving as the Head Coach of Women's Swimming and Diving, including but not limited to managing practices and competitions, team recruitment and retention, budget management (e.g., equipment, recruiting, personnel), supervision and mentoring of assistant coaches, mentoring student-athletes, competition schedule development, transportation, and meals for away contests, alumni, and family engagement
Abides by NCAA, Conference, and institutional policies and rules, including the NCAA Principals of Ethical Conduct
Reinforces the priorities of health and safety through attention to the NCAA Sports Sciences Institute consensus statements, institutional policies and procedures
Collaborates with the Sports Medicine Office to ensure health and injury procedures are maintained
Collaborates with department personnel relative to team publicity and statistics, to help maintain and collect athletic equipment, and to maintain sport and locker room facilities
Assists with the selection and ordering of new equipment for swimming and diving (e.g., suits, caps, uniforms)
Recruits, hires, assigns, trains, and supervises certified lifeguards and other assigned staff for all pool activities
Implements regulations and water safety procedures for pools
Coordinates scheduling of campus and outside groups with department and campus personnel
Works with department and campus personnel on recreational programming in the Natatorium
Works with department and campus facilities personnel to ensure the proper maintenance of the Natatorium, including observation of state and federal pool-related regulations
Ensures institutional compliance with all certified pool operator duties
Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned and/or the job description changed periodically to reflect changing organization needs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree
EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrated (over 3 years) collegiate recruiting and coaching experience in swimming
Demonstrated (over 3 years) experience in swimming pool administration
OTHER: Ability to work flexible hours which includes evenings and weekends; Local and regional travel required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree from an accredited institution
Certified Pool Operators Certification or willingness to secure the certification
Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor Certification or willingness to secure the certification
Experience overseeing and/or coaching diving
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of and ability to teach the latest techniques in collegiate swimming
Ability to supervise, instruct, and deal effectively with students and staff
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work with a diverse population
Knowledge and ability to implement University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations
Ability to maintain favorable relations with university and community groups
Strong commitment to the NCAA Division III Philosophy
Ability to coordinate and negotiate with internal and external groups regarding the use of athletic facilities
SALARY: $68,565.00 - $87,858.09
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:
75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays
Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
And More!
Benefits for ESU Union: ESU
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.
The deadline for internal applicants is July 12, 2024.
The review of internal and external applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.
Advertised: 27 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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