Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Head Coach

About the role

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About the role

Chatham University welcomes applications for the position of Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach in our Athletics department.

This position is part of the University's administrative staff and reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The Head Coach is responsible for overseeing assistant coaches, student support staff, and student-athletes.

The Head Coach will lead the overall development and management of the Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving programs. This includes both the structural and administrative organization of the teams, as detailed in the responsibilities outlined below.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within the University to plan, organize, implement and follow up on an extensive on-going recruiting effort through written, verbal and personal contact with student athletes.
• Oversee compliance with rules and regulations.
• Oversee the appointments and supervision of the assistant coaches and support staff for the men's & women's swimming & diving program.
• Coordinate athletic planning, program development and assessment that focus on student-athlete performance, personal and leadership development:
• Build a competitive program with strong recruiting both nationally and international.
• Strategically plan and execute scheduling as well as travel arrangements of conference and non-conference games and tournaments to advance the men's & women's swimming & diving program and maximize use of financial resources.
• Prepare student-athletes for competition through thorough analysis and breakdown of scheduled conference and non-conference opponents.
• Develop, recommend and implement specific training/conditioning programs and skills development programs.
• Cultivate alumni and other constituents to further goals of the men's & women's swimming & diving program, athletics department, and Chatham University.
• Oversee budget and resource management for men's & women's swimming & diving program
• Coordinate athletic events and programs are planned intentionally to enhance campus community and school pride.
• Ensure proper safety precautions are always followed.
• Ensure adherence to the rules, regulations and policies of all governing bodies.
• Work in coordination with the Director of Athletics, other coaches and staff to support and achieve the overall goals established by the athletics department.
• Work with other students, faculty and staff to support the retention of student athletes and promote teamwork, set high standards, support the academic, personal and leadership development of its students.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Athletics Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience.
• Computer proficiency.
• Valid driver's license.

How to Apply

Applications accepted only via (direct link is) and follow the instructions to complete the application process. To ensure full consideration, please include:

• Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Additional information

All application materials should be uploaded at the same time at the time of application. The system will not allow applicants to make edits to their applications after submission.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.