Director of Aquatics & Head Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming

EXPIRED

Albion College: Athletics: Coaching & Athletic Training: Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving

Location

Albion, MI

Open Date

Albion College: Athletics: Coaching & Athletic Training: Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving

Location

Albion, MI

Open Date

Jul 12, 2024

Description

Albion College invites applications for the Director of Aquatics & Head Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming position.The Director of Aquatics will serve as the Head Coach for the Albion College Swimming programs, and will manage the Dean Aquatics Center (DAC). Head Coach responsibilities encompass all aspects of coaching both Men’s and Women’s Swim teams. This includes (but are not limited to) scheduling, conditioning, technique training and mental preparation. Developing and implementing an organized recruiting program retain outstanding student-athletes to the college. In addition, the position also works closely with Admissions in recruiting high school students, and supervises all assistant swim coaches, volunteer coaches, and team managers. The primary function of managing the DAC is to ensure the smooth running of the facility including scheduleing pool hours for both Albion College use and external use, purchasing supplies, maintaining health department report, and working with Facilities & Operations to ensure proper upkeep. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload with sensitivity and confidentiality. This position will actively promote diversity, belonging and equity through critical and compassionate communication and strategic outreach efforts to various students, faculty and staff (e.g., historically under-represented, first-generation, undocumented and DACA students, LGBTQ students).

The job description can be viewed here.

FLSA Classification: Salaried / Exempt / Instructional
Employment Status: At-Will

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• 2 to 3 years of experience in collegiate coaching or 4 to 5 years of combined experience as a collegiate swimmer and competitive coach.
• Experience operating and managing an aquatic facility

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit an online application including cover letter, resume, diversity statement (a statement on the applicant’s commitment to and experience advancing diversity, equity and inclusion professionally), and contact information for three professional references through Interfolio athttp://apply.interfolio.com/149755

Please contact Jennifer Rushton (jrushton@albion.edu), Director of Athletics, for questions about the position or search. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled