Head Coach - Men's and Women's Swimming

Carson-Newman University is a Christian, liberal arts-based University built upon the Lordship of Jesus Christ as evidenced historically and revealed in the Scriptures.
Our mission as Christian educators is to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant leaders.

Job Title: Head Coach – Men’s & Women’s Swimming
Department: Athletics Reports To: Athletic Director Location: On-site
FLSA Status: Exempt
Annual duration: 12-month
Expected hours per week: Full-time, including some nights and weekend work. Part-time hours, if applicable: NA
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise assistant coach(es), scouting, recruitment of student athletes, monitoring academic progress of athletes, scheduling swim meets, ensuring compliance with NCAA D11 and BMC conference rules and regulations, and eligibility of athletes. Supervise and participate in the recruitment of student athletes. This includes interviewing, screening, assessment/evaluation , and meeting with coaches, counselors, principals, teachers and parents to facilitate the process.

Summary Description: Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this position is responsible for the development of a competitive Men’s and Women’s swimming program within the guidelines of the NCAA 011, SAC, and Carson-Newman University. Includes all aspects of a collegiate swimming program; recruiting , scouting, budgeting, planning, organizing, scheduling, monitoring academic performance and promoting intercollegiate athletics. Teaching responsibilities and Christian values will also be included.

Essential Functions:

• As an intentionally Christian academic community hiring Christian educators, all employees will be expected to advance the mission, vision, and identity of Carson-Newman University as defined in university policy and expressed in our strategic plan and are expected to work as cooperative and collegial members of the University.
• The University expects all employees to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian institution and to be worthy examples in moral conduct and behavior for the students of the University and fellow employees both on and off campus.

• Regular attendance during scheduled work hours reflects a commitment to our shared mission and the campus community.

Carson-Newman University is a Christian, liberal arts-based University built upon the Lordship of Jesus Christ as evidenced historically and revealed in the Scriptures.
Our mission as Christian educators is to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant leaders.

Job Title: Head Coach – Men’s & Women’s Swimming
Department: Athletics Reports To: Athletic Director Location: On-site
FLSA Status: Exempt
Annual duration: 12-month
Expected hours per week: Full-time, including some nights and weekend work. Part-time hours, if applicable: NA
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise assistant coach(es), scouting, recruitment of student athletes, monitoring academic progress of athletes, scheduling swim meets, ensuring compliance with NCAA D11 and BMC conference rules and regulations, and eligibility of athletes. Supervise and participate in the recruitment of student athletes. This includes interviewing, screening, assessment/evaluation , and meeting with coaches, counselors, principals, teachers and parents to facilitate the process.

Summary Description: Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this position is responsible for the development of a competitive Men’s and Women’s swimming program within the guidelines of the NCAA 011, SAC, and Carson-Newman University. Includes all aspects of a collegiate swimming program; recruiting , scouting, budgeting, planning, organizing, scheduling, monitoring academic performance and promoting intercollegiate athletics. Teaching responsibilities and Christian values will also be included.

Essential Functions:

• As an intentionally Christian academic community hiring Christian educators, all employees will be expected to advance the mission, vision, and identity of Carson-Newman University as defined in university policy and expressed in our strategic plan and are expected to work as cooperative and collegial members of the University.
• The University expects all employees to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian institution and to be worthy examples in moral conduct and behavior for the students of the University and fellow employees both on and off campus.

• Regular attendance during scheduled work hours reflects a commitment to our shared mission and the campus community.
• All work must be performed in alignment with the terms of the signed contract, if applicable.
• As Christian educators, all employees of the University should regularly attend and actively participate in a local church.

Oversee Men’s and Women’s Swimming program. This includes supervision of assistant coaches), scouting, recruitment of student athletes, monitoring academic progress of athletes, scheduling swim meets, ensuring compliance with NCAA 0 11 and BMC conference rules and regulations, and eligibility.

Supervise and participate in the recruitment of student athletes. This includes interviewing, screening, assessment/evaluation, and meeting with coaches, counselors, principals, teachers and parents to facilitate the process.

Plan and manage team travel such as time schedules, transportation by bus/vans, lodging accommodations, meal and accommodations, insurance coverage and schedules for contests and practice. Ensure travel arrangements are within budget constraints and are safe for the swimmers’ and coaches’ welfare.

Supervise and manage the inventory of sports equipment. This involves the selection and purchase, reconditioning, checking standards and ensuring safety and accountability of physical assets.

Oversee the budget for the program. Monitor and approve expenditures for area of responsibility

Supervise and manage the facility to facilitate meets and practices. Coordinate the facility arrangements, ensure safety of equipment, pool area/deck and building, and secure facilities at end of practices.

Plan, organize and participate in practice and meets. This involves athlete conditioning, planning sets, oversight of practices, reviewing current rules and regulations, and participating in media coverage of events

Speak and participate in promotional activities and assist the Director of Athletics in fundraising activities.

Work with gifted athletes to promote their continued play in non-college entities. Speak at sports banquets. Work in liaison with community groups to encourage and foster their participation in athletic activities or events.

Serve on committees as deemed appropriate for conference or national representation.

Work in liaison with faculty, administrators, and staff to coordinate academic and athletic efforts and to share resources and ideas. Supervise assistant coaches and student Work Study employees.

Counsel students on general and sports-related matters. Refer students to appropriate sources, when necessary. Establish and maintain relationships with regional and national athletic associations related to swimming. Develop and maintain liaison relationship with Health Services, Campus Life, Student Activities, and other appropriate departments, to facilitate program development.

Establish relationships with faculty and develop ongoing system of communication.

Work to foster a positive relationship with alumni and parents to maintain connection with Carson-Newman University.

Develop and implement individualized and effective strength & conditioning programs for student-athletes. Manage, supervise and control the day-to-day operation of the weight room used by the swim team. Ensure proper maintenance of equipment, including weight machines and other strength and conditioning equipment.

Uphold Carson-Newman University principles for governing Athletics.

This description is designed to describe the general nature of the job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned and included in assessments and reviews .

Education: A minimum of three years’ swimming coaching experience at the collegiate/club level is required. Proven successful recruiting of quality student athletes is desirable. Must have experience in prevention and care of athletic injuries, current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification, must be eligible to drive departmental vehicles and obtain CDL licensing. Robust understanding of swimming techniques and physiological response to training stimulus is required. Familiarity with databases, spreadsheets, and video analysis software preferred. Familiarity with, and preference for, promoting balance in an academically rigorous environment is essential.

Experience: A minimum of three years of coaching experience at the collegiate/club level in swimming is required. Proven successful recruiting of quality student athletes is desirable. Should have lengthy swimming experience as an athlete at collegiate, high school, or club level.

Required Skills: Must have experience working with team unify software, for the running of home meets and meet entries.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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