Head Men's and Women's Swimming/Director of Aquatics
- Employer
- Husson University
- Location
- Maine, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- May 4, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Other Business & Administrative Affairs, Executive, Other Executive
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Type Full-Time
Job Number 00252
Closing Continuous
Academic Year No
Location Bangor, ME
Department Athletics (3611)
Description
The Head Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving coach will serve as the primary coach and administrator for the men's and women's swimming and diving programs. The Head Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Coach will be responsible for instructing students in the areas of sports fundamentals, sportsmanship, and leadership, film, scouting, recruiting, academic and conduct monitoring, and strength and conditioning. The Director of Aquatics is responsible for the overall supervision and operation of the Webber Swimming Pool.
Examples of Duties
Head Swimming Coach:
- Coaching responsibilities to include; instructing students on
sport fundamentals, setting goals, setting clear expectations, and
providing feedback to students
- Demonstrate teaching and coaching competencies with regards to
skill instruction and tactical strategies
- Motivation and ability to conduct daily instruction and
practice sessions
- Design and execute a competitive schedule
- Monitor and provide input and instruction regarding the
strength and conditioning program for the team
- Program budget management
- Organize team travel arrangements including meals, hotels, and
transportation
- The willingness to work with the men's and women's swimming and
diving program on annual planning and promotions
- Participate in department wide and sport specific fundraising
efforts
- Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting plan to
include recruiting qualified collegiate student-athletes
- Provide leadership in the personal, academic, and athletic
development of student-athletes
- Monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure
they are meeting academic course requirements and providing
guidance and instruction to students to ensure success
- Monitoring the conduct of the student-athletes and teaching
athletes to work together; develop written team
expectations
- Supervise and utilize assistant coaches
- Implement the basic principles and policies of the athletic
governing bodies (NCAA / GNAC / ECAC) and Husson
University
Director of Athletics:
- Responsible for and monitoring the operational labor budget for
Webber Pool
- Develop and monitor Webber Pool summaries to ensure pool
chemistry, participation and programming are evaluated annually and
meeting regulatory guidelines
- Responsible for hiring, training, effectively utilizing,
evaluation of and the recertification of all the Webber Pool
staff
- Develop procedures that will support effective personal
management
- Responsible for safe operation of University swimming area
within Certified Pool Operator guidelines.
- Responsible for conducting yearly programs including but not
limited to all aquatic Wellness classes, swimming lessons and area
high school swim teams.
- Responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing all
activities, classes, events and activities schedule for Webber
Pool.
- Responsible for marketing efforts, publications ,website
development and other promotional activities(including pool
rentals)
- Responsible to perform duties as a liaison between University,
community and area schools.
- Review and answer routine memos and correspondence under own
signature and or at permission of the University.
- Attend workshops for the purpose of learning new ideas to
enhance program/activity delivery or workshops related to facility
regulation.
- Certification/recertification in AED/CPR and First Aide for
University coaches.
- Other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned by
AD
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Education:
B.A. or B.S. degree required, Master's degree preferred
Experience:
Two years successful coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, or club level, head coaching experience preferred, and the ability to work successfully in a highly competitive Division III environment. Coaching licenses, certifications, and badges preferred. A minimum of one years experience in operating aquatic facilities is required.
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Working knowledge of coaching both swimming and diving. The ability to work with recruiting software, and the ability to create film sessions with both individual members of the team and the full team. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Skills in dealing with the general public and the university community.
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Agency Husson University
Address 1 College Circle Bangor, ME, 04401
Website http://www.husson.edu
PI212505759
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