Head Mens & Womens Swimming Coach & Aquatics Director

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Job Location

Bridgeport, CT - Bridgeport, CT

Position Type

Full Time

Description

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The Head Men’s & Women’s Swimming Coach & Aquatics Director recruits, trains and provides guidance to members of the Men’s and Women’s Swimming team in a manner which promotes the academic, athletic and social success of athletes and is consistent with the mission and goals of the University of Bridgeport Athletic Department.  This position oversees all aspects of operating a safe and successful aquatics facility.

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Job Details

Job Location

Bridgeport, CT - Bridgeport, CT

Position Type

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Full Time

Description

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The Head Men’s & Women’s Swimming Coach & Aquatics Director recruits, trains and provides guidance to members of the Men’s and Women’s Swimming team in a manner which promotes the academic, athletic and social success of athletes and is consistent with the mission and goals of the University of Bridgeport Athletic Department.  This position oversees all aspects of operating a safe and successful aquatics facility.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Represent the University of Bridgeport and the Athletic Department in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality.
• Promote and support the University of Bridgeport and its mission.
• Promote and support the University of Bridgeport Athletic Department’s program mission and goals.
• Promote Men’s and Women’s Swimming.
• Provide leadership in the planning and operation of the program.
• Administer Men’s and Women’s Swimming program within the policies of University of Bridgeport, team conference, and the NCAA.
• Organize and facilitate all daily practice sessions, contest preparation, competition and off-season training.
• Adhere to operating, equipment and scholarship budgets as established by the Athletic Department.
• Delegate responsibilities to assistants, student coaches, and squad members.
• Develop and maintain a successful recruiting system while maintaining a high level of visibility.
• Assist in promotion and public relations activities for the University of Bridgeport Athletic Department.
• Supervise and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Schedule contests in accordance with the policies set forth by the University of Bridgeport Athletic Department.
• Coordinate travel and meal considerations for away contests.
• Select assistant coaches in cooperation with the Vice President of Athletics.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanship behavior.
• The aquatics director will be responsible for supervising/scheduling of lifeguards
• Oversee pool scheduling for campus use and rental use
• Oversee pool maintenance (pool chemicals, etc…)
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Athletics and Recreation or the Director of Campus Recreation.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions : 

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Coaching and /or participation at collegiate level preferred; demonstrated ability and passion to teach swimming;
• Background in aquatics management

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree preferred;
• CPR/AED certification;
• 3-5 years’ experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Coaching and /or participation at collegiate level preferred; demonstrated ability and passion to teach swimming;
• Knowledge and experience in aquatics
• Ability to work weekdays, evenings and weekends;
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and meet University of Bridgeport’s Driving Requirements;
• Willingness to fundraise;
• Ability to interact with all levels of the university community,

Special Requirements:

• Valid driver license & insured vehicle  

 

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

Work Environment 

None       

Outdoor Weather Conditions

 

Work with fumes or airborne particles

 

Work near moving mechanical parts

X

Risk of electrical shock

X

Vibration

X

 

Physical Activity 

None       

Standing                                               

 

Walking

 

Sitting

 

Talking & Hearing

 

Using hands/fingers to handle/feel

 

Climbing or balancing

X

Bending, pulling, pushing

X

Driving 

 

 

Lifting Requirements

None      

Up to 10 pounds                                   

 

Up to 25 pounds

 

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 75 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

Over 100 pounds

X

 

Vision Requirements:

  X         Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

__        Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

__       Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

__        Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

               left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

__        Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

               spatial relationships)

___        No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

 

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