Swim Job: Iowa Lakes Community College seeks Graduate Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

logo1.gifGENERAL JOB SUMMARY: This part time position will assist the Head Swimming Coach and Housing Department with day to day operations from approximately August 1, 2015– June 30, 2016. Successful candidate will enroll in a Master’s Degree Program at their own expense.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (% OF TIME)

  • Constant (67-100%)
  • Assist the head swimming coach in the day to day operations of the swimming program.
  • Assist in the recruitment of student athletes.
  • Assist in the academic monitoring and success of student athletes.
  • Housing Assistant – Live on campus.
  • Responsible for dorm supervision and housing office hours.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Frequent (34-66%)
  • Evaluate athlete’s strengths and deficiencies as possible recruits or to improve the athlete’s techniques to be competitive.
  • Assist in the evaluation and selection of team members; ensuring a full roster of student athletes.
  • Assist in the maintenance of program budget.
  • Occasional (10-33%)
  • Assist in the monitoring of compliance with NJCAA rules and regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Represent the College in a positive manner to employees, prospective, former and current students, and the community.
  • Assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
    Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators and the general public.
  • Possess skills in: reading, writing; listening and comprehending.
  • Possess the ability to access, input and retrieve information from the computer.
  • Possess the ability to work as a team member with other employees.
  • Possess the ability to read and understand written and oral instructions or communication.
  • Possess the ability to effectively relate to a diverse group of students.
  • Exhibit professionalism during competitive or stressful situations.
  • Possess the ability to maintain a flexible schedule for home and away meets.
  • Possess the ability to run practices effectively and independently when necessary.

SPECIAL DEMANDS: Coaching position involves wide range of motion requirements to demonstrate and teach different techniques to student athletes. Constant (67-100%) reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions and viewing various types of close visual work. Frequent (34-66%) stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling and carrying. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and 10 pounds of force frequently. Must complete Bloodborne Pathogens Training. Will require flexible hours including weekends and evenings. The additional physical demands normally expected of a coach are required. Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record and provide proof of insurance. Required to travel utilizing personal vehicle.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • College swimming and / or coaching experience preferred

HOW TO APPLY

www.iowalakes.edu/jobs – Save document to your computer and fill in application. Re-save completed application and email as an attachment to Amanda Schniebs at [email protected].

Swimming Job / Swimming News is courtesy of Iowa Lakes Community College.

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