Job overview

Area of Responsibility
Coach
Type
Part-Time
Location
Springfield, MA
Salary
$8,000 - $8,000

Head Women's Swim Coach

Western New England UniversityPart-TimeSpringfield, MA

Stipend Range: $8,000.00 - $8,000.00

Position Type: Part Time Staff

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:

To manage all aspects of an NCAA DIII competitive intercollegiate swim program.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a part-time, head coach position that requires strong organization skills with attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Access to confidential student records and confidential donor and budget information. Ability to demonstrate professional coaching competency and knowledge of DIII intercollegiate athletics. Ability to work with college administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni, media, and various external stakeholders in a professional, courteous, and confidential manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Recruiting and retaining student-athletes

  • Practice and game planning and execution

  • Coordinating technical, tactical, and fitness/conditioning training sessions

  • Promoting holistic mental and physical well-being of student-athletes

  • Supervising coaching staff

  • Engaging in the planning and coordination of student-athlete development initiatives including academic progress monitoring, study halls, leadership development program, e.g.

  • Assuring program is in compliance with all Departmental, University, LEC, and NCAA rules, regulations, and policies

  • Participating in oversight of equipment distribution and return

  • Engaging in alumni relations activities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations including Title IX

  • Excellent leadership and supervisory skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Demonstrated coaching ability – may include appropriate coaching licensure or certification

  • Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team

  • The ability to articulate the vision, mission and core values of Division III Athletics and athletics at Western New England University

  • Ability to work collaboratively with athletic department and building staff members as well as with members/staff of other groups/divisions on Campus

ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to meet physical requirements of coaching profession – swimming, conducting practices, travel, office work. (Sitting, standing, bending, reaching and lifting) in a moderate athletic environment.

  • Sufficient mobility to independently negotiate the University Campus.

HOURS:

This is a part-time position with evenings and weekends required.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred in Athletic Coaching, Physical Education, Recreation, or associated fields.

  • A minimum of 3 years of university coaching experience requested.

  • CPR, First Aid and AED, certification and successful completion of mandated University training is also required.

Western New England University is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging by acknowledging and embracing diversity of thought, opinion, and approach with colleagues regardless of background, culture, and organizational level. WNE encourages diversity in our job applicants to ensure the best culture and work outcomes.