Head Coach Swimming/Diving

Position Summary

Manages and administers all aspects of the Swimming & Diving program within the University, Atlantic 10, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

Manages and administers all aspects of the Swimming & Diving program within the University, Atlantic 10, and NCAA rules and regulations. Demonstrates integrity, leadership, a strong commitment, and ability to motivate, teach, counsel, and recruit academically qualified students. Assumes responsibility for the organization, coaching, and training of all practices and meets. Improves student-athletes’ skill development through practice and meets. Evaluates, identifies, and recruits quality student-athletes within the University, Atlantic 10 Conference, and NCAA policies. Hires, supervises, and trains assistant coaches. Tracks academic monitoring of student-athletes through their completion of graduation. Manages the annual operating budget and respective fundraising gift account. Oversees team travel, equipment, and supplies. Works with the Maroon Club and the development staff to raise funds and develop other fundraising activities to support the swimming and diving program. Organizes and coordinates the schedule for the Messmore Swimming Pool for M/W Swim & Dive, Water Polo, Open Swim, and more. Trains, schedules, and supervises lifeguards. Is responsible for the Pool Health and Safety Plan. Works in conjunction with University Facilities to coordinate and manage a comprehensive program of facility and water sanitation operations, equipment repair, and preventative maintenance. Monitors pool instrumentation and correct as needed the chemical feeders, filters, and the heating and cooling system. Ensures pool area cleanliness, monitoring of chemicals, enforcement of safety guidelines, and adherence to all Aquatic Center Rules. Maintains records of users on a daily and hourly basis and maintenance schedules. Ensures compliance with all NYC Aquatic regulations and all permits and equipment are up-to-date and code compliant. Works with University Campus Operations to ensure the pool deck is cleaned regularly. Coordinates with Athletic Facilities for any facility needs for swimming, diving, and water polo programs. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Physical Demands

Not Specified

Preferred Qualifications

Successful intercollegiate coaching experience, at the Division I level.

Work Environment

Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.