Head Men's and Women's Swimming Coach

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Working Title

Head Men's and Women's Swimming Coach

Type of Position

Faculty Equiv Academic Professional (FEAP)

Department

Athletics

Appointment Length

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Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title

Head Men's and Women's Swimming Coach

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Type of Position

Faculty Equiv Academic Professional (FEAP)

Department

Athletics

Appointment Length

July - May (11 mo)

Tenure Status

3 - Faculty, not tenure eligible

Academic Rank

0 - No Rank (Faculty Position)

Is this considered a "term" position?

No

Benefits Eligible?

Yes

Published Salary

F.T.E.

0.92

Grant Funded Position?

No

If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

A direct report to the Fairmont State University Athletic Director, oversees all aspects of the Fairmont State Men’s and Women’s Swimming program (

NCAA

II) in accordance with

NCAA

, Mountain East Conference (

MEC

) and applicable University policies. Demonstrates commitment to the missions/visions of both

FSU

and the Athletic Department; fosters the academic development of student athletes; and ensures that the student athletes, coaching staff and programs present a positive image of Fairmont State in all aspects. Developing/maintaining ongoing fundraising/gift programs is a major duty/responsibility. Fulltime/11-month/supervisory position.

Recruits/trains/coaches the student athletes of the men’s and women’s swimming program.

Maintains thorough/continuing familiarity/compliance with the constitution/bylaws/interpretations of

NCAA

II,

MEC

and

FSU

policies, regulations and rules pertaining to the conduct/administration of the men’s and women’s swimming program.

Oversees the process/conduct of/actively participates in recruiting student athletes, including developing a positive working relationship with University faculty/staff to assist in the recruiting process.

Organizes/manages practices, competitions, competition organization, off-campus travel, summer camps/clinics and promotional initiatives.

Schedules games in coordination with and the approval of the Athletic Director.

Oversees the management/maintenance of all equipment and facilities associated with the men’s and women’s swimming program.

Ensures the program’s compliance with all established State and institutional operational procurement procedures.

Assists and gives input into the development of the men’s and women’s swimming budget; ensures adherence to and monitoring of said budget.

Works with appropriate departmental/institutional staff to ensure met deadlines for team travel and appropriate and safe travel arrangements.

Supervises/manages personnel assigned to the men’s and women’s swimming program, including recruitment and selection; assigning/mentoring/monitoring work assignments; appropriate and prompt staff discipline and corrective measures; resolving personnel issues promptly and positively; and all aspects of performance management.

Expands and enhances the camps programs, including summer camps, clinics or special-target-population camps.

In collaboration with Athletic Director, develops, implements and maintains a general fundraising program as well as to generate additional funds for program support, ensuring that the plan/programs/events complement and do not compete with already established programs and events in the Athletics Department and at the University.

Develops and cultivates sponsorship relationships.

Monitors the academic progress of all student athletes in the men’s and women’s swimming program.

Assists in the organization, oversight and implementation of all men’s and women’s swimming off-season, pre-season and in-season strength training, conditioning and agility programs, in coordination with the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.

Communicates orally/in writing with media and outside agencies per established guidelines and in coordination with the

FSU

Director of Athletic Communication.

Conducts coaches’ preparation/planning meetings and trains/mentors assigned coaching staff in proper and effective coaching techniques; attends all other meetings as appropriate/as assigned.

Establishes/ensures communication of and compliance with rules regarding student-athlete conduct, appearance and behavior.

Supports other sports programs/clubs, intramural programs and other functions of the University and Athletic Department, in particular regarding the scheduling of facilities and use of available resources.

Works collaboratively with all support offices across the institution who support the swimming program.

Performs related duties as needed, as appropriate and as assigned.

Minimum Required Education

Bachelor’s degree

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Water Safety Instructor certification highly recommended

Required Licenses Certs Summary

Water Safety Instructor certification highly recommended

Minimum Required Qualifications

3 years coaching experience

Required Quals Summary

3 years coaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree and previous intercollegiate coaching experience

Posting Detail Information

| Requisition Number | 2025022FP | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Anticipated Hire Date | 2025 | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Job Open Date | 12/19/2024 | | Job Close Date | 01/19/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Applicant Instructions | | | Advertising Summary | | | Quicklink for Posting | https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/pos... |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. Certification/License 2. Transcript #1 3. Transcript #2 4. Transcript #3

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