Head Swimming and Diving Coach

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Head Swimming and Diving Coach

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Head Swimming and Diving Coach

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Head (Men and Women’s) Swimming and Diving Coach is responsible for all aspects of leading a competitive

NCAA

Division I men and women’s swimming and diving program including, but not limited to: coaching (practice and in-game), recruiting, fund-raising, positive encouragement towards student-athlete development, scheduling, adherence to all budgetary guidelines, and hiring staff. Position will work cooperatively with all constituencies and campus units. The The Head (Men and Women’s) Swimming and Diving Coach reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration.

Benefits

UIW

has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback.

UIW

offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include

UIW

tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (

EAP

), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (

PSLF

) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage

for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Job Duties

| Job Duty Name | Essential Duties | | Description of Job Duties |
- Coach student-athletes during matches and practices; elevate student performance over time. - Manage operations and logistics for the team, including a budget, travel, scheduling competitions, arranging team meals, academic affairs, student-athlete welfare, and development. - Develop and implement recruiting strategies, including evaluating talent locally, nationally, and internationally. - Hire, manage, and evaluate assistant coaches and graduate assistants. - Collaborate with various levels of University personnel, including athletic administration, staff, and faculty as appropriate. - Build strong positive relationships with student-athletes, former student-athletes, faculty, alumni, and staff. - Perform other duties as assigned. |

Qualifications

| Knowledge Skills and Abilities |
- Must exhibit leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student-athletes. - Must be a team player, and have the ability to support and assist other employees. - Ability to coach a successful team at the collegiate level. - Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, alumni, parents, staff, faculty, and the San Antonio swimming community. - Ability to manage various ongoing responsibilities within a competitive collegiate volleyball program, including managing budget, travel, staffing, and parent communications. - Must be dependable and have strong customer service skills. - Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. - Employee shall be knowledgeable and adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA. | | Required Education |
Bachelor’s Degree. | | Required Work Experience |
Minimum of three (3) years of collegiate coaching experience in swimming. | | Preferred Qualifications |
Five (5) years of coaching experience at the University level. | | Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations |
Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW. | | Work Hours |
Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm with flexibility; extended hours as required, including nights and weekends, based on the team schedule. | | Physical Demands |
Typical for a coach in this sport. |

Posting Details

Posting Details

| Posting Number | AS1969PO | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Job Type | Full Time | | Job Category | Administrator (exempt) | | Desired Start Date | 07/01/2024 | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Reports to | Associate Athletic Director for External Relations | | Salary | $60,000-$65,000 Annualized | | Open Date | 06/03/2024 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
N/A. | | EOE |
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). | | Title IX |
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents 1. Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • UIW Website
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Indeed
   • LinkedIn
   • Personal Referral
   • Employee Referral
   • Other

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. * What is the highest level of education you have achieved?

   • Less than Bachelor's Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • PHD or higher

4. * How many years of collegiate coaching experience do you have in the sport of swimming?

   • Less than 2 years
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 years
   • 6 or more years

5. * Describe your experience managing a sports budget.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you currently have a valid driver license AND are you at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW?
   • No
   • Yes, I have a valid driver license and I am at least 21 years old