JOB DESCRIPTION:
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Part-Time Assistant Swim Coach
SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Head Swim Coach, the Part-Time Assistant Swim Coach works in conjunction with the Head Coach to effectively run Colorado Mesa University’s men’s and women’s swim teams.
Some of the assistant coach’s essential duties and responsibilities include:
Assist the head coach with on and off-deck coaching of team, including practice planning and implementation.
Track team stats, records, and test sets.
Update social media contacts in accordance with University policies.
Assist the head coach with providing academic support for current student-athletes, to include monitoring study halls, monitoring students’ academic status and having meetings with student-athlete as necessary, and class checking.
Coordinate initial recruiting contacts and arrange recruiting visits both on and off campus. Other recruiting duties include database management, correspondence, and making additional phone calls as needed.
Coordinate travel planning and development to assist the head coach with team travel.
Assist the head coach with fundraising and solicitation of gifts within the framework of the overall athletic department fundraising and development program.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree
Coaching experience
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent computer and organizational skills
Knowledge of social media
Ability to work weekends
CPR/First Aid Certification
Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules
Ability to meet responsibilities of position
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Part-time, nine-month position with the potential for 11 months of employment by working summer camps.
SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. Application review to begin August 7, 2015.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION:
Submit a cover letter describing qualifications and experience as they relate to the specific requirements, responsibilities, and preferences of this position, current resume, a copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (official transcripts will be required upon hire), the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references, and the following completed forms:
Applicant Authorization to permit Search Committee members to review candidate transcript
Applicant Authorization and Release to Conduct Reference and Background Check form
Voluntary Affirmative Action form
Mail to:
Assistant Swim Coach Search Committee
Colorado Mesa University
1100 North Avenue
Human Resources, LHH 237
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-3122
Phone: 970 248-1820
About Colorado Mesa University
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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