Division III Assistant Coach for Swimming & Diving
EXPIRED
Posted Jul 19, 2024
Expired Date: Aug 21, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number:
2026
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number:
2026
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Division III Assistant Coach for Swimming & Diving
Working Title:
Position Type:
Full Time
Annual Hours
1907
Base Months
11
Hours per Week
40
Department:
Swimming
Summary Description
About Colorado College:
Colorado College (“CC”) is a private, four-year, highly selective liberal arts college of 2,300 undergraduate students and a small Master of Arts in teaching program. It is located on a 99-acre campus adjacent to downtown, ‘Olympic City’, Colorado Springs. The campus sits on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains at the foot of Pikes Peak. The college operates an innovative curricular approach, known as the Block Plan, which entails students taking one course at a time for three and a half weeks, with the academic year divided into eight “blocks.” The Colorado College Department of Athletics sponsors 17 varsity programs. Fifteen programs compete at the
NCAA
Division
III
level and two at the Division I level. Division
III
programs are members of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (
SCAC
), with the exception of Men’s Lacrosse (independent) and Women’s Lacrosse (
WIAC
affiliate). Division I Men’s Hockey is a member of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (
NCHC
) and Division I Women’s Soccer competes as an affiliate member of the Mountain West Conference (
MWC
).
Summary Description:
The primary function of this position is to assist in the day-to-day operations of a highly competitive Division
III
program. Responsibilities for this position include leading, developing and coaching student-athletes, effectively teaching team and individual skills connected with team and player development. Recruit and retain prospective student athletes while adhering to the philosophy of Colorado College and appropriate
NCAA
Division
III
and Conference Rules. Assist Head Coach in administrative tasks to include travel coordination, equipment management, student athlete support as well as campus involvement and engagement through fund raising, alumni relations, clinics, and community service projects. Assist Aquatics Director in scheduling, training, and retaining lifeguards, precuring outside rentals and maintaining relationships with local clubs and aquatics programs on campus and in the community.
What We Offer
As part of the total compensation for this role, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid sick time – .0462 hours of sick time accrued for each hour worked
Retirement plan (403b) where CC contributes 10% with employee mandated contribution
Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (
PSLF
) Assistance Program
Wellness benefits including free access to the gym, swimming pool, wellness center, and financial consultants
Work location
On-site: This position operates on campus
Pay Band
3
Anticipated Salary Range
Pay Information
The salary for this position is $50,417/year.
The pay range reflects base pay for positions in a given pay band across the college. Individual rates are determined within the range by factors including one’s qualifications, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same band and department budget. Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.e...
Eligibility for Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Responsibilities:
Lead, develop and coach student-athletes.
Contribute to competitive success through effectively teaching team and individual skills connected with team and player development.
Recruit and retain prospective student athletes while adhering to the philosophy of Colorado College and appropriate
NCAA
Division
III
and Conference Rules.
Serve as an ambassador of Colorado College; support and represent the mission of the college as well identify prospective student athletes who can thrive in a championship culture that sustains academic excellence.
Supplement a Liberal Arts education by holistically engaging student athletes around the sport of Swimming and Diving, by helping them develop foundational skill sets such as time management, preparation and work ethic that build self-efficacy and contribute directly to the team’s competitive success.
Utilize various technology platforms, video and sport-specific software programs for coaching, instruction, contest preparation, completion of scouting reports as well as the execution of recruiting duties.
Assist Head Coach in administrative tasks to include travel coordination, equipment management, student athlete support as well as campus involvement and engagement by the Swimming and Diving program.
Assist in program fund raising, alumni relations, clinics, and community service projects.
Abide by all conference,
NCAA
, and Colorado College rules, regulations and bylaws.
Assist Aquatics Director in scheduling, training, and retaining lifeguards. Assist in precuring outside rentals and maintaining relationships with local clubs and aquatics programs on campus and in the community. Assist in communications with facility maintenance.
Assist Athletics Department and Colorado College Special Event and Game Operations as needed.
Does this position require driving CC vehicles/ being insurable under CC's insurance plan?
Yes
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution plus a minimum of three years playing/coaching experience at the collegiate level; proficient in computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic knowledge scouting software, recruiting software, social media platforms and video editing software; proven ability to develop strong working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socio-economic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity; available to work evening and weekend hours and to travel extensively, often by airplane. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by Colorado College’s motor vehicle insurance carrier.
Preferred Qualifications:
Posting Date:
07/17/2024
Application Deadline (at 11:59 PM Mountain Time):
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Required documents include a cover letter, resume and three professional references. Review of resumes will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Please contact Jennifer Buffin, Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach/Aquatics Director with questions:
jbuffin@coloradocollege.edu
You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.
E-Verify Information
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Accommodation Statement
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (
ADA
), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu
Job Classification
Exempt
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