Head Swimming Coach and Aquatics Coordinator

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Salem College invites applications for Head Swimming Coach and Aquatics Coordinator.

About Salem Academy and College:

Salem Academy and College is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girls and women in the country. Since 1772, the institution has engaged in transformational change to innovate women’s education. Founded with the mission of making education accessible to all, Salem has a rich 252-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating students who are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally and globally through liberal arts education. Our graduates are committed to making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place. Salem College is the nation’s only liberal arts college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of health leaders.

Salem College has more than 40 full-time faculty and over 150 staff members who support approximately 500 students including full-time undergraduates, part-time students and graduate students. In 2023, Salem received a second $5M anonymous philanthropic gift equaling its largest in history focused on enabling our health leadership transformation.

Salem College invites applications for Head Swimming Coach and Aquatics Coordinator.

About Salem Academy and College:

Salem Academy and College is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girls and women in the country. Since 1772, the institution has engaged in transformational change to innovate women’s education. Founded with the mission of making education accessible to all, Salem has a rich 252-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating students who are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally and globally through liberal arts education. Our graduates are committed to making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place. Salem College is the nation’s only liberal arts college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of health leaders.

Salem College has more than 40 full-time faculty and over 150 staff members who support approximately 500 students including full-time undergraduates, part-time students and graduate students. In 2023, Salem received a second $5M anonymous philanthropic gift equaling its largest in history focused on enabling our health leadership transformation.

Recognized by the U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly, and the New York Times Magazine as a top liberal arts college in the nation, Salem College continues to lead among liberal arts colleges in social mobility and economic diversity. In 2023, U.S. News & World Report ranked Salem College #2 among all national liberal arts colleges in America as a top performer for social mobility. Salem performed as one of the best liberal arts colleges with the highest percentage of Pell-eligible students graduating in four years. Out of 286 colleges in the country, the New York Times Magazine ranked Salem College as #2 for economic diversity – enrolling more economically disadvantaged students than its peers. This ranking is a reflection of Salem’s commitment to making education accessible and affordable for all students. In another 2023 national ranking, Washington Monthly ranked Salem College as #4 in the nation for Pell-eligible graduation rate, #8 in the country for earning performance, #14 best bang for your buck college in the southeast, and #24 best liberal arts college in the U.S.

Salem College is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a vibrant college town known as the “City of Arts and Innovation”. Winston-Salem is a lively academic community, home to six institutions of higher education and more than 26,000 students. Winston Salem has a collaborative and engaged academic community with strong private and public schools, excellent healthcare systems, and affordable housing. The Winston-Salem area also offers a rich variety of cultural opportunities and has a vibrant art and restaurant scene. Within a few hours of campus are mountains for skiing, camping, or hiking; rivers for whitewater rafting; and the beautiful ports and beaches of North and South Carolina.

Position Summary:

The Head Swim Coach and Aquatics Coordinator is a dual role which has oversight of pool and facility maintenance and coaches the Swim Team. This person will need to be able to solve on-the-job issues by utilizing effective critical thinking and decision-making skills and possess the ability to work with diverse populations. The Head Swim Coach and Aquatics Coordinator must be able to enforce pool policies and be able to communicate effectively why policies are in place. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position that reports to the Director of Athletics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Head Swim Coach:

• Responsible for recruitment to secure pipeline of student athletes.
• Manages swim team budget.
• Raises funds for events and supplies.
• Conducts swim practice including strength conditioning an in-water practice; provides coaching at Swim Meets.
• Conducts lesson planning by writing student daily workouts (strength conditioning or in-water workouts)
• Holds office hours to meet individually with students; ensures students are meeting academic requirements, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Performs daily management and cleaning of the pool – supplies, deliveries, vacuuming, sanitizing, etc.
• Manages aquatics budget.
• Conducts weekly pool inspections and completes service report; adheres to compliance with Fire Marshall Codes and maintaining logs and checklist for tracking and compliance purposes.
• Deep Checks are done prior to each semester, and in early February prior to annual health inspection; collaborative effort with Maintenance; walkthrough conducted and wear and tear is fixed.
• Maintains equipment storage and disposal by storing and disposing of equipment.
• Oversight of attendance and events being on-site and available anytime pool is open and operating; includes Academy and College events.
• Supervises lifeguards and ensures in-services and training are current. Communicate and enforce all CRS and pool policies and rules in a personable and professional manner.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of swim coach experience
• 2-3 years of pool facility and maintenance experience
• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
• Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing or walking for various lengths of time.
• Standard Certifications/Credentials required for this role include: USA Swimming Certification and NCAA Certification.
• Standard Certifications/Credentials required for this role include: Life guard, CPR, AED, Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) and CPO (Certified Pool Operator).
• Current CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications Required.
• High School Diploma, or GED; Associates Degree or combination of education, standard certifications and experience desired. Bachelor’s Degree, preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the responsibilities of the Head Swimming Coach and Aquatics Coordinator, this incumbent must have the ability to work inside and outside and to perform duties in various weather conditions. The ability to stand for varying lengths of time and traveling moderate distances to perform work at the athletic event locations. The ability to bend, reach, lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds. The ability to move athletic event-related equipment and materials to and from athletic event sites.

Application Process:

To apply, please send a letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position along with a resume and contact information for three professional references to both janae.joyner@salem.edu and hr@salem.edu. The letter of interest may be addressed to Dr. JaNae Joyner, Chief of Staff/Interim Athletics Director. The review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing until the position is filled.

Salem College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.