Head Men and Women's Swim Coach

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Position Title

Head Men and Women's Swim Coach

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Position Title

Head Men and Women's Swim Coach

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Department

MNC

Job Description

Title:

Head Men’s & Women’s Swim Coach

Department:

Athletics

Reports to:

Director of Athletics

Category:

Full-time, 12-month

Summary/Objective

This position is responsible for the running of the men’s and women’s swim team; recruiting, budget management, athlete development, and all aspects pertaining to the rules of Lees-McRae College, the

NCAA

DII

guidelines, and Conference Carolinas.

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Men’s & Women’s Swim Coach is responsible for meeting the goals of guiding and building an elite-level

NCAA

Division II program. This requires the promotion of academic achievement and character of the student-athlete, fans, and the overall College community. A focus on recruitment and retention of student-athletes, game preparation, generation of net tuition revenue, and meticulous budget management are essential for this position. The Head Men’s & Women’s Swim Coach must abide by

NCAA

, Conference Carolinas, and Title IX regulations.

Essential Functions

Carry out the day-to-day operations which includes preparation, organization and implementation of effective practice schedules, off-season programs and in-meet coaching

Evaluation and recruitment of elite prospective student-athletes

Meet preparation

Training and development all student-athletes

Monitoring student-athletes’ academic progress and growth as a person

Ability to participate and lead in practice and drills

Individual workouts, conditioning, and strength training with players

Meet day meal planning and organization

Travel coordination for away competitions

Investment in the lives and growth of student-athletes

Student-athlete mentoring and evaluation

Conduct developmental team workouts and practices on a consistent basis

Schedule all games and arrange all travel for developmental team

Manage Rhea-Lyons Indoor Swimming Pool.

Other administrative duties as assigned.

Competencies

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently

Must be able to work as a member of a team

Detailed-oriented

Goal-oriented

Must be able to build relationships with prospective student-athletes and families, high school and club coaches, community college coaches, faculty and staff, community members, and external vendors

Excellent communication and follow-up skills

Must demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking

Innovation and creativity

Ability to maintain confidential information and files

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will not directly supervise staff, but it will have responsibility for such when it comes to student assistants and/or managers.

Work Environment

Normal office environment in addition to non-traditional environment that includes gymnasiums, weight room, and locker room. Coach can be outside for team activities and extra skill sessions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that will require evening and weekend work. Days and hours of work will vary. Monday through Friday hours can be 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Frequent evening and weekend work is required for recruitment and game competitions.

Travel

Extensive day and overnight travel is required as needed. Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Required Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university

Knowledge of coaching collegiate swim tactics and techniques

Collegiate swim experience at the

DII

level or other levels

Knowledgeable of the

NCAA

rules and compliance

Recruiting all levels of swimmers

Pool management

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education and Experience

Master’s degree in a related field

Experience with Slate or another

CRM

Certifications:

CPR

,

AED

, and First Aid.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S044P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Job Open Date | | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://leesmcrae.peopleadmin.com/pos... |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other

2. Are you available to work in the evening (6 pm to 10 pm)?

   • Yes
   • No

3. Are you available to work weekends?

   • Yes
   • No

4. Are you authorized to work in the United States?

   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents 1. Letter of Recommendation

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