Head Women's Swim Coach

Job Details: Job Location: WNEU - Springfield, MA, Position Type: Part Time Staff, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $8000.00 - $8000.00Commission, PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:

To manage all aspects of an NCAA DIII competitive intercollegiate swim program.  

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a part-time, head coach position that requires strong organization skills with attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.  Willingness to work a flexible schedule.  Access to confidential student records and confidential donor and budget information. Ability to demonstrate professional coaching competency and knowledge of DIII intercollegiate athletics.  Ability to work with college administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni, media, and various external stakeholders in a professional, courteous, and confidential manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Recruiting and retaining student-athletes
Practice and game planning and execution
Coordinating technical, tactical, and fitness/conditioning training sessions
Promoting holistic mental and physical well-being of student-athletes
Supervising coaching staff 
Engaging in the planning and coordination of student-athlete development initiatives including academic progress monitoring, study halls, leadership development program, e.g.
Assuring program is in compliance with all Departmental, University, LEC, and NCAA rules, regulations, and policies
Participating in oversight of equipment distribution and return
Engaging in alumni relations activities

Qualifications: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES: 

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations including Title IX
Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated coaching ability – may include appropriate coaching licensure or certification
Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team
The ability to articulate the vision, mission and core values of Division III Athletics and athletics at Western New England University
Ability to work collaboratively with athletic department and building staff members as well as with members/staff of other groups/divisions on Campus

ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS: 

Ability to meet physical requirements of coaching profession – swimming, conducting practices, travel, office work. (Sitting, standing, bending, reaching and lifting) in a moderate athletic environment.
Sufficient mobility to independently negotiate the University Campus.

HOURS:

Nights and Weekends required

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred in Athletic Coaching, Physical Education, Recreation, or associated fields.  A minimum of 3 years of university coaching experience requested.  CPR, First Aid and AED, certification and successful completion of mandated University training is also required.

Western New England University is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging by acknowledging and embracing diversity of thought, opinion, and approach with colleagues regardless of background, culture, and organizational level.  WNE encourages diversity in our job applicants to ensure the best culture and work outcomes.