Other - Assistant Swim Coach

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Description

Title: Assistant Swim Coach
Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics
Program: Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Program
Location : Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex
Date Posted: August 16, 2024

Other Conditions: Continuous recruitment. For best consideration, review of applications to begin August 22, 2024. This Graduate Student Assistant Swim Coach position is for the Fall 2024 semester only.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the supervision of the Head Swimming and Diving Coach, assist with all aspects of NCAA Division I men’s and women’s swimming and diving program, including student development, on deck coaching during practices and competition, training, and administrative duties.
• Assist and participates in practices and intercollegiate competitions.
• Promote and foster a positive team environment, appropriate behavior, and sportsmanship by team members. Responsible for the conduct of team members both on and off the deck.
• Promote and maintain an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority
• Assist with overseeing the academic progress and success of student-athletes including promoting and maintaining an environment that encourages academic achievement as measured by academic eligibility, retention, and graduation.

Description

Title: Assistant Swim Coach
Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics
Program: Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Program
Location : Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex
Date Posted: August 16, 2024

Other Conditions: Continuous recruitment. For best consideration, review of applications to begin August 22, 2024. This Graduate Student Assistant Swim Coach position is for the Fall 2024 semester only.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the supervision of the Head Swimming and Diving Coach, assist with all aspects of NCAA Division I men’s and women’s swimming and diving program, including student development, on deck coaching during practices and competition, training, and administrative duties.
• Assist and participates in practices and intercollegiate competitions.
• Promote and foster a positive team environment, appropriate behavior, and sportsmanship by team members. Responsible for the conduct of team members both on and off the deck.
• Promote and maintain an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority
• Assist with overseeing the academic progress and success of student-athletes including promoting and maintaining an environment that encourages academic achievement as measured by academic eligibility, retention, and graduation.
• Actively participates in promotional and public relation activities for the men’s and women’s swimming and diving program.
• Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies.
• Responsible for performing the duties of a Campus Security Authority as defined by University policy and federal law with regards to the Clery Act.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the men’s and women’s swimming and diving program.
• Know, recognize, and comply with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the University of Hawaii and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if you have reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees or students, have occurred or will occur.
• Other duties as assigned.

CRITERIA: Must be classified degree-seeking student in a Masters program under the UHM Office of Graduate Education; be a Graduate School student enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours per semester at the University of Hawai‘i, Manoa. Note: International students must take 8 or more credits (full-time) which is a requirement to have an I-20. Maintain the requirements of a Graduate School student including Grade Point Average requirements. Be in good academic standing.

BENEFITS: The maximum amount a Graduate Student Assistant may receive will be equal to a Graduate School (General) tuition and fees (general) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, up to a maximum of 9 credits hours per semester. Tuition does not include payment for Outreach College extension courses. GSA will be responsible for payment to Outreach College. Monthly stipend for room and board (subject to current on-campus average room rate and Prime 19 Meal Plan rate, rate may be prorated based on start date) from September to December 2024 (4 months). Required books (up to 9 credit hours) per semester. Position renewable upon satisfactory performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university.
• Knowledge of swimming as competed at the collegiate level.
• Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR/AED Certification (must be obtain within 45 days of hire)
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PPT.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and travel
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Computer, cell phone, and social media technology competency.
• or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications 2) resume, 3) names of 3 professional references (include title, email and phone number) and 4) copy of certifications.

Inquiries: Interim Head Swim and Dive Coach Brandon Blaisdell, bblaisde@hawaii.edu

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/c..., or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/ac...

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