Associate Coach Swim & Dive FT (Limited Term)

Job Description Summary
The Associate Coach collaborates with the Head Coach on comprehensive responsibilities associated with Chapman Universitys NCAA Division III varsity swimming & diving programs. Primary responsbilities include coaching recruiting student-athlete development program administration equipment management and supporting the Department of Athletics. This position requires a flexible schedule including evenings weekends and team travel. The successful candidate is expected to maintain full compliance with all rules and regulations established by Chapman University the SCIAC Conference and the NCAA

Responsibilities
Coaching Coach instruct and condition swimming & diving student-athletes in sport fundamentals skill development and competitive strategy while fostering an educationally sound and developmentally enriching environment that supports student-athlete success and well-being. Apply strategic vision and leadership to daily practice planning and direct aspects of practice including event/group alignment with Head Coach provide program oversight including building a competitive NCAA intercollegiate schedule coordinating safe and responsible travel to and from away competitions and facility maintenance. Partner with other Athletics department staff to share common facility spaces. Cultivate fundraising through relationships with donors and elevating program status on campus and in the community. Team and Campus Operations Serve as game administrator for home sporting events including oversight of gameday student employees liaising with game officials and visiting teams and providing a safe and respectful environment for spectators. Responsible for facility management equipment operations internal operations and compliance. Recruiting Lead recruiting efforts to scout and identify prospective student-athletes consistent with institutional admissions and roster management expectations. Partner with the Office of Admissions to remain in alignment with University goals in recruiting prospective students. Compliance & Institutional Alignment Maintain full compliance with NCAA and SCIAC rules and regulations. Participate in required departmental conference and NCAA meetings education and training programs and adhere to university and departmental policies and procedures. Promote and enforce the highest standards of competitive integrity academic responsibility and professional conduct for student-athletes consistent with university policies departmental expectations and NCAA regulations. Serve as a Campus Security Authority ( CSA ) and Title IX Mandatory Reporter and fulfill all associated training and reporting obligations. Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant coaching experience with assigned sport(s). Technical expertise and knowledge of swimming & diving coaching training and program management at the college level. Experienced leadership skills and effective interpersonal communicator with the ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues Proven ability to recruit motivate develop and retain student-athletes consistent with institutional and NCAA Division III philosophies. Demonstrated ability to interpret apply and maintain compliance with applicable rules regulations and policies. Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. Demonstrated ability to work independently exercise sound judgment and discretion and take initiative on matters of significance.