Head Mens and Womens Swimming Coach

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JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision the Head Mens and Womens Swimming Coach provides leadership and direction for the mens and womens swim programs. Key responsibilities will include the recruitment and development of studentathletes while contributing to the overall educational mission of the University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide leadership organization and supervision for all team practices and competitions
• Recruit student athletes for the mens and womens swimming program
• Instruct methods and strategies and coaches studentathletes in the sport
• Make recommendations for athletic scholarships in conjunction with athletic administration
• Schedule practices and contests each academic year
• Transport and supervise athletes while traveling to away from home contests
• Considered Essential Personnel whose physical presence is required on campus and must also be prepared to address those functions remotely (from offcampus) as needed when operations are restricted or the campus is clos
• Supervise assistant coach/coaches
• Responsible for providing in a timely manner before the beginning of the season to the public relations office (sports information) all material relevant to the team (rosters with hometowns high schools etc. and competition schedules) so a recruiting/media pamphlet on the team can be prepared. Coordinates with public relations the manner in which team scores will be reported to the media for home and away competitions.
• Operate the program under the rules and regulations of the university the NCAA and the MAAC; understanding that a coach can be suspended for a period of time without pay or terminated if found to be involved in significant or repetitive violations of NCAA regulations
• Maintain confidentiality of information (including but not limited to: student and employee personal information student grades etc. both during and after their employment with the University. Any question regarding the confidentiality of material should be referred to the supervisor. Any violation shall subject the employee to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
• Review and apply all policies and procedures outlined in the universitys Affirmative Action Plan
• Perform other duties as assigned

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

of Time

50 Instruct teach and assist in the development of athletes during practices and contests. Follow and conform to NCAA MAAC athletics department and university rules and regulations.

45 Recruit athletes for the following year and make athletics scholarship recommendations.

5 Maintain budget and other administrative duties as assigned. Consistently monitor all employees who report to this position and write a minimum of one performance review annually for each employee.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of recruiting techniques and the ability to effectively use them.
• Knowledge of coaching and teaching techniques and the ability to effectively use those techniques.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal organizational written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to drive a personal or university vehicle for the purpose of university business.
• Ability to receive telephone calls respond to inquiries and communicate with others by telephone.
• Ability to travel when necessary.

ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS

The functions of the position usually performed sitting but may require some amount of time standing. Some amount of stooping kneeling bending crouching lifting walking carrying and other movements may be required. Tasks involving working on a computer keyboard computer software applications calculator cutting labeling and taping involve extensive wrist and hand movement. All individuals are required to be able to perform these movements without significant risk of injury to themselves or others.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

1 Bachelors degree in related field is required with a highlevel amateur or professional competing and/or coaching experience

• At least one year of experience coaching swimming at the high school college or higher competitive level or at least three years experience competing at the college level or higher.

• A valid New York State drivers license is required that satisfies both University and insurance company underwriting rules and regulations for driving a motor vehicle. Must also be able to operate a motor vehicle in Canada.

Class II OSHA