JOB DESCRIPTION
UW-Milwaukee is seeking applicants for the position of Recruiting Coordinator/ Assistant Men & Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Head Coach and in accordance with all NCAA, Conference, State and Institutional rules and regulations this position will assist in the recruitment of student athletes; practice and deck coaching and planning; athlete skill development; academic monitoring; office management and promotional and fundraising activities. Other duties as assigned.
Starting Date: June 1, 2015
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree and valid driver license (must be eligible to be a certified driver through UWM’s Risk Management Office)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Highly qualified candidates will provide evidence of collegiate coaching or swimming experience; recruiting experience; practice planning experience; and familiarity with NCAA rules. The ideal applicant will also provide evidence of experience with academic monitoring of student-athletes; athlete skill development knowledge; office management; and community relations & fundraising ability.
APPOINTMENT/SALARY
This is a 12-month full-time appointment designated as fixed-renewable non-teaching academic staff. This leadership position comes with a competitive salary and benefit package. Salary is between $30,000 – $32,000 annually.
HOW TO APPLY
On-line Application: Interested candidates should submit a letter of application addressing the qualifications above, a resume, and the names and contact information of three references at http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/22200.
Confidential inquiries about this position may be addressed to the Chair of the UWM Search and Screen Committee, Kyle Clements at (414) 229-5153 or send an email to [email protected].
Under Wisconsin’s open records law, requests for confidentiality will be honored, except that names and titles of the finalists must be disclosed.
Candidates chosen for an interview will be required to submit official college transcripts. All finalists being considered for the position will be required to participate in a criminal records check consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. For the UWM Campus Security Report & Policy see www.cleryact.uwm.edu or call the Dean of Students Office at (414)229-4632 for a copy.
DEADLINE
May 13, 2015
Please visit www.uwm.edu for more information about the university.
UWM is an AA/EO employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality.
ABOUT UWM
UWM and Milwaukee have it all. Join the UWM family and the Milwaukee community and grow professionally and personally in your career and life. As the most diverse institution in the University of Wisconsin System, we’re a learning institution for nearly 28,000 students. First – generation college students arrive here straight from high school or years later – after starting families, changing careers or serving in the military. We make learning accessible at every age, stage of life and location. At UWM, we all share the motivation to learn and to excel. We value unique perspectives and possess the talent and desire to nurture ideas that make global impact. The comforts and connections of a major metropolitan city meet the resources and expertise of a world – class research institution at UW-Milwaukee. UWM Athletics currently has 300 student – athletes participating in fifteen NCAA Division I sports as part of the Horizon League Conference and has moved itself into a prominent position both regionally and nationally.
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