HEAD SWIMMING AND DIVING COACH

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Position Information

Posting Number

SRGV7258

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Position Information

Posting Number

SRGV7258

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Working Title

HEAD SWIMMING AND DIVING COACH

Number of Vacancies

1

Location

Edinburg, Texas

Department

Athletics

FTE

1

FLSA

Exempt

Scope of Job

Organizes, manages and directs all aspects of the NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving program. Providing leadership and ensuring the swimming and diving program complies with the overall objectives of the institution and the department.

Description of Duties

Responsible for all strategic aspects of planning and administering a Division I Swimming and diving program. Develops, manages, administers, supervises, and coordinates a NCAA Division I swimming and diving program. Ensures the program adheres to all applicable NCAA, Conference and Institutional rules and regulations. Manages all daily operations and coordinates all administration facets of the Swimming and Diving program. Ensures institutional compliance with all certified pool operator duties. Oversees all aspects of the financial operation of the Swimming and Diving program to include engaging in fund-raising activities for the program in conjunction with athletic advancement. Oversees statistical analysis of recruitment initiatives for athletically and academically qualified student-athletes through scouting, attending competitions and home visits. Instructs, teaches, and coaches student-athletes during practice and competition. Conducts video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool. Plans practice and/or game-day strategy. Hires, supervises, and evaluates assistant coaches. Oversees the administrative process for team travel, program budgets, and student eligibility. Monitors student-athletes’ academic progress, athletics development, and student’s retention. Manages contest scheduling and event management. Represents sports program to various institutional programs and externally to media, government agencies, funding agencies, students, parents, and the general public. Supports the philosophy, goals and the mission of the university and its athletic programs as well as adhering to departmental, university, and NCAA policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from Vice President and Director of Athletics or designee.

Supervision Given

General supervision of support staff assigned and Assistant Coaches.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education; First Aid certification preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

Lifeguard/Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified by the American Red Cross.As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

Required Experience

Seven (7) years of professional, collegiate, or high school coaching experience.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment, and audio/visual/swimming equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Long and varied hours. Frequent weekend and evening activities. Travel with overnight and/or multi-day stays required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Understand and adhere to all policies and procedures of the University, Conference, and the NCAA. Assume complete responsibility to ensure that the student-athletes conduct themselves in an appropriate manner in accordance with NCAA policies. Ability to exhibit integrity with high ethical standards and strict adherence to NCAA, conference, university and departmental rules and regulations as well as solid commitment to academic integrity, student-athlete welfare, and any applicable NCAA ethnic diversity and gender equity standards. Strong interpersonal and professional leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, colleagues, students, and members of the University staff. Ability to relate professionally and positively in a stressful environment. Display good long-range planning skills for the future development of the program and able to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. Anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities as they arise and advises the Vice President and Director of Athletics accordingly.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

12/22/2023

Grant Funded Position

No

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EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:Date of BirthSocial Security NumberGenderEthnicity/RacePlease make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Link

https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/41380

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

   • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

3. * Please select your highest level of completed education.

   • 6th grade education
   • 10th grade education
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
   • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
   • Masters Degree from an accredited university
   • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
   • None of the above

4. * Please provide the field of study for your education:

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1. * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 years
   • 6 years
   • 7 years
   • 8 years
   • 9 years
   • 10 years
   • Over 10 years

2. * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Certifications and Licenses Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Unofficial Transcripts 4. Reference Letter 1 5. Reference Letter 2 6. Reference Letter 3 7. Training Certificates 8. Other Document 9. List of 3 References 10. Unofficial Transcripts 2 11. Unofficial Transcripts 3 12. Letter of Interest 13. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts 14. Additional Document

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