Assistant Men's Swim Coach

EXPIRED

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S11607P

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S11607P

Working Title

Assistant Men's Swim Coach

Department

Athletics-Mens Swim & Dive

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

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is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

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employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the

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Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Ability to work non-traditional work hours that include nights, weekends, and holidays. Hours will vary based on practice, competition, and recruiting schedules.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

Posting Date

02/05/2024

Open until filled

No

Closing Date

02/09/2024

Proposed Starting Date

03/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Information

| Classification Title | Coach | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | Minimum Qualifications |
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. | | Preferred Qualifications | | | Position Summary |
Assist head coach with highly competitive, Division I Swimming & Diving Program in the SEC; assist with administration as it relates to recruiting, budgets, traveling, public relations, fund-raising camps and clinics; organizing and conducting practices and competitions, administering and promoting all phases of the Swimming & Diving Program. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes. - Successful recruiting experience. - Comprehend and adhere to NCAA, SEC, and institutional policies and procedures in the sport of Men’s Swimming & Diving. - Effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals, customers, and the general public. - Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization exists. - Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. | | Physical Demands |
- Regularly stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms. - Sit, talk, and hear. - Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. - Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but escalates to high during practice and athletic competitions. - Driving to perform job related duties. | | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | Yes | | Is this a Position of Trust? | Yes | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | Yes | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Credit and P-Card policy |

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

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Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Assist Head Coach with organizing and administering all phases of a NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming & Diving Program including but not limited to: training and preparing athletes for competition; overseeing conditioning programs; supervising, and evaluating student-athletes. | | Percentage of time | 40 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes to the University of Georgia whose athletic and personal skills make them highly competitive in the SEC and nationally, and whose academic potential makes them good candidates for a meaningful academic experience and graduation at the University of Georgia. - Coordinate recruiting travel and visit itineraries. - Assist in organizing and conducting practices and meets. | | Percentage of time | 40 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Assist the Head Coach and Academic Advisors in monitoring the academic performance and general well-being of student-athletes. - Assisting the athletes with community service projects and helping them realize and achieve full potential in each area. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Understand and adhere to NCAA rules specifically related to recruitment and to the ongoing performance of duties within an NCAA Division I swimming & diving program. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Assist with meet requirements and fundraising events. - Supervising team managers. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Assisting and supporting public relations, fundraising, promotional activities, and camps and clinics.

| | Percentage of time | 5 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. | | Recruitment Contact Name | Wendy Gilfedder | | Recruitment Contact Email | wgilfedder@uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter