Head Men's and Women's Swim Coach

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general direction, provides overall leadership and management for the intercollegiate swimming and diving program, and assists with game day administration for home contests as assigned. Performs all essential functions either personally or in coordination with appropriate Athletic Department Personnel (to include the Athletic Director, Trainer, Sport Information Coordinator, other coaches, Office Coordinator). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Duties and Responsibilities): Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions exclude Other Job Function Statement(s).

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Directs all components (i.e. student-athlete participation, coaching/instruction during practice and in swim meet situations, fiscal management and related administration) of the intercollegiate swimming and diving program. Develops and implement s strategies for motivating student athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team.

Provides supervision for all participants of the swimming and diving program.

Serves as the College’s representative to coordinate home contests as scheduled (when serving as game day administrator). Primary scheduling of the GDA function shall occur with coverage in the fall and spring. Directs all personnel assigned to home contests when acting as game day administrator

Develops and implements an effective recruiting strategy to promote a competitive roster for the swimming and diving team. Works in conjunction with the Admissions staff to ensure selection of appropriate student athletes.

Informs, in written form all matters concerning sportsmanship or injury. (ejections, severe warnings, injuries requiring medical attention, suspensions or probations)

Prepares, implements and administers the swimming and diving program’s operational budget.

Manages (either independently or in conjunction with the Equipment Coordinator) the equipment needs of the swimming and diving program by: •facilitating the purchase of sport specific equipment to include uniforms, athletic equipment and supplies, utilizing the “best buy” principle. •ensuring proper storage, inventory, and replacement of work-out and sport specific equipment •coordinating the laundry needs of practice and game uniforms. •communicating and following up on specific needs to and with Aramark. •setting and returning sport specific equipment following established guidelines.

Manages specific facility needs (either independently or in conjunction with the Coordinator of Facilities) by: •scheduling and managing facility needs for his/her specific sport; •adhering to game day set-up and NCAA and SCAC contest guidelines; •communicating to team participants the expectations of care and cleanliness of dressing facilities; •communicating and following up on specific needs to and with the Austin College physical plant; •reserving all facilities needed for program use; •adhering to the policies and procedures of the athletic department in regard to using, sharing and securing all facilities.

Schedules and coordinates transportation, lodging, and meals for travel (returns all rental vehicles, receipts, and allocated funds).

Communicates schedules, travel squads, itineraries, and roster management to faculty and staff.

Works closely with the Director of Athletics, faculty representative, registrar, athletic trainer and administrative assistant regarding the eligibility of student-athletes.

Schedules the use of training facilities and resources, ensuring adherence to all training policies and procedures.

Promotes the swimming and diving program through appropriate media and other channels.

Participates in alumni events, recruiting activities, and other departmental functions as needed.

Develops and implements an effective and efficient recruiting plan for perspective student-athletes.

Informs the Athletic Director, in writing, of all matters concerning sportsmanship or injury. (ejections, severe warnings, injuries requiring medical attention, suspensions or probations.)

Other Job Function Statement(s):

Counsels team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters, when appropriate.

Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: (The minimum knowledge, licenses, certifications, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to perform the essential functions of the job at a fully acceptable level.)

Knowledge (Education, Experience, Training):

Bachelor’s degree in physical education, Kinesiology or related field, Masters preferred. Three years related experience. Knowledge of and full compliance with requirements of Austin College academic programs and eligibility standards. Knowledge of and full compliance with policies and procedures of Austin College, the Athletic Department, as well as, the requirements and standards of NCAA Division III and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference athletic governing bodies License(s) or Certification(s): Valid Driver’s License. Successful completion of the NCAA Division III rules test on a yearly basis. Current certification in first aid, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator (AEC) use.