Job Description:
Date posted: March 8, 2024
Location: Selinsgrove, PA, USA
Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach
About Susquehanna:
Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.
The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing — and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive — present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.
Position Summary:
Job Summary The Head Men’s & Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach reports to the Director of Athletics. Manages and administers all aspects of the Swimming and Diving program in concert with the academic mission of the University, Landmark Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. This position is defined as an exempt position under FLSA regulations.
Specific Responsibilities
• Serve as the Head Coach of the swimming & diving programs.
• Provide oversight of all operations and programming including coaching, training, and skill development of all student-athletes during practice and meets.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and adaptability to adverse situations; a strong commitment and the ability to enhance student-athlete experiences through motivation and counseling support.
• Evaluate and recruit quality student-athletes for the swimming & diving programs.
• Facilitate the operating budget and coordinates fundraising opportunities for the swimming program, including One SU and Orange and Maroon giving days.
• Develop a schedule that includes competitive regional contests and oversees team travel, equipment, and supplies.
• Support pool operations, pool healthy and safety and lifeguard supervision.
• Partner with athletics administrators and campus facilities to ensure any facility needs for the swimming and diving programs.
• Adhere to all NCAA Division III and Landmark Conference rules and bylaws.
• Partner with campus stakeholders including the offices of student life, counseling, facilities, and admissions to ensure support of the swimming and diving program and student-athlete experiences.
• Hire, supervise and train assistant coaches, as needed.Fulfill secondary administrative duty or other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
Three years of swim coaching experience. Head coaching and pool operations experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
The person in this position must have excellent knowledge of swimming and good swimming ability; understanding and knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations; patience and good people-skills; flexibility to meet changing demands, and good organizational skills. They must be able to self-motivate, and be a confident, energetic, and enthusiastic individual. They must be an energetic and detail-oriented self – starter; social media savvy and strong interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated integrity, leadership, and excellent knowledge of the sport.
Additional Requirements
This role is identified as one that includes significant interaction with students and/or campus activities, and/or has oversight for disciplinary procedures. Therefore, you are considered a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and required to report any Clery Act crime disclosed to you and remain compliant with annual CSA training requirements.
Physical Demand
Must have the energy and enthusiasm and mobility to actively coach the sport. Position requires the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Position requires the ability to move about the campus. Position requires frequent lifting, stooping, crouching, and bending. Working conditions are indoors and outdoors.
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Number of Months: 12 months
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
Open Until Filled: No
Posting Number: AH01149
How to Apply
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