Head Mens' and Women's Swimming and Diving Coach

Staff 2014001111

Exempt

Full-time

No

Position Responsibilities

• Promote the mission and goals of Clarkson University, the NCAA and the athletic department
• Recruit quality student-athletes who will fit the academic and athletic profile for Clarkson University
• Evaluate prospective student-athletes and decide whether they are potential members of the Clarkson University Swimming and Diving Team.
• Determine a recruiting plan for each academic year to evaluate and recruit student-athletes to Clarkson University
• Effectively develop a teaching/coaching plan that best utilizes the strengths (individual and collective) of the Swimming and Diving Team
• Develop practice and meet preparation plans
• Assist student-athletes with their academic progress by implementing study halls and coordinating with the Student Success Center
• Work with the athletic administration to develop appropriate non-conference and conference schedules
• Develop a positive image for the swimming and diving program through various media outlets
• Work with the compliance coordinator to ensure program compliance with all NCAA, league and University rules and regulations
• Hire, instruct, and evaluate appropriate support staff (assistant coaches, student managers, volunteer coaches)
• Develop and promote community activities including but not limited to summer camps, leagues, or community service activities
• Develop a strength, conditioning, and nutrition program for student-athletes
• Promote the success of the program, department, and university as a primary contact for interested alumni
• Effectively manage and balance the swimming and diving budget annually
• Establish all travel itineraries to away intercollegiate contests
• To oversee Clarkson’s swimming pool (ie. schedule, lifeguards, implement Department of Health regulations and requirements, coordinate necessary maintenance)
• To hire appropriate support staff (asst. coaches/lifeguards) to support the pool and intercollegiate sport needs
• To oversee, schedule day to day operations and revenue collection for Fuller Pool
• To coordinate with risk management to see proper paperwork (ie. contract, insurance, invoice) are done for Fuller Pool
• To oversee summer camp pool use including testing, buddy board instruction and all procedures to meet the NYSDOH standards.
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and collegiate coaching experience in the sport of swimming and diving
• Demonstrated commitment to further the goals and objectives of both the University and Athletic Department
• Knowledge of the NCAA Division III rules and regulations. Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certification (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Certified Pool Operator
• Successful coaching experience at the collegiate level

Mobility sufficient to participate in athletic activities to include but not limited to running, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stopping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Ability to lift and move heavy items weighing up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.

07/06/2021

06/11/2021

Yes

Clarkson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).

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