Indiana Wesleyan University Marion , IN 46953
Posted 2 weeks ago
Summary of Position: For the Head Swim Coach, the primary responsibilities are to direct, support and supervise a successful intercollegiate swim program representing assistant coaches and student athletes. The Head Coach is responsible for the swim team budget, strategic planning, facilities, policies, compliance, scholarships, promotion, and leadership of the team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and successfully coach the sport of swimming including practices, games, scheduling, recruiting, equipment management, reporting scores and statistics
Assist with the administrative components of the swim teams including scheduling, travel arrangements, and other administrative areas
Manage and operate within budget parameters, without exception; submit all receipts and budget reports on time as directed by Director of Athletics
Ensure strict adherence to all Conference and NAIA by-laws and regulations
Ensure adherence with established institutional compliance rules, policies, and procedures as well as ethical standards of behavior
Ensure satisfactory academic performance of student-athletes
Ensure the spiritual, physical, emotional, and social welfare of student-athletes
Responsible for successful coaching, to include maximizing the team's potential/abilities, keeping athletes eligible, supporting the spiritual development of each player, and retaining athletes through graduation
Supervise and mentor coaching assistants as directed and approved by Director of Athletics
Assist to propagate a comprehensive public relations program
Manage all fund-raising and booster events in accordance with University, Conference and NAIA expectations, and institutional rules, policies, and procedures
Learn, understand, and adhere to all NAIA guidelines and maintain up-to-date rosters, squad lists and other information keeping compliance as a first priority
Coordinate and develop organized schedules for both men's and women's swim teams
Participate in long-range planning and assessment, attend all departmental training sessions and meetings, read and comply with all departmental policy manuals
Plan and implement daily practice sessions
Communicate with officials and officials' assignor
Work closely with Facilities and Grounds workers to insure proper upkeep of athletic facilities
Opportunity to develop sport camps and clinics as fundraisers and compensation supplement
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
Bachelor's Degree required
Master's Degree preferred
Experience
Required Skills
Must demonstrate a mature and expressive Christian faith commitment
Needs to passionately support and articulate the University mission and vision for athletics within the context of that mission
Diversity Statement
IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Advertised: 02 Apr 2024 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Jul 2024 US Eastern Daylight Time
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