Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving and Assistant Director, Aquatics

Le Moyne College•Syracuse, NY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach for Men and Women’s Swimming and Diving is responsible for providing assistance and support for the conduct of a comprehensive, high quality NCAA Division I men’s and women’s swimming programs. This role operates within the guidelines of all rules and policies established by the department, the institution, the NEC Conference, and the NCAA, in accordance with academic standards, and the stated mission of Le Moyne College and the Athletic Department. This position will require daily and/or weekly duties and tasks as assigned by the head coach which require exercising discretion and independent judgment, consisting of 75% instructional and 25% recruitment/administrative activities. This position will also serve as the Assistant Director of Aquatics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
1 to 2 years of progressive experience in swim coaching required
1 to 2 years of progressive experience in the conduct of a collegiate level men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs with proven success in recruiting high quality student athletes and/or equivalent related experiences preferred
1 to 2 years of aquatic facility management including lifeguard staff preferred
Knowledge of and ability to apply NCAA and NEC conference rules as they pertain to the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs.
The successful candidate will be required to be First Aid/CPR/AED and Lifeguard certified and to complete all required NCAA DI Institute modules prior to being able to participate in off campus recruiting activities and countable athletically related activities.
Working Knowledge of Team Manager and Meet Manager
Certified Pool Operator (or acquire with-in 30 days of employment)
CPR/AED and Lifeguard Trainer Certification (or acquire with in 6 months)
Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills needed.
Ability to work off hours, holidays and weekends
Ability to travel for recruiting, swim meets and training trips
Valid New York State driver’s license (or acquire with-in 30 days of employment)
Comfortability with Various social media platforms
Understanding of USA Swimming reporting website preferred
Previous experience as a collegiate swimmer preferred
Working knowledge of ARMS/Teamworks and Workday platforms preferred

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in relevant field preferred
1 to 2 years of progressive experience in the conduct of a collegiate level men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs with proven success in recruiting high quality student athletes and/or equivalent related experiences preferred
1 to 2 years of aquatic facility management including lifeguard staff preferred
Certified Pool Operator (or acquire with-in 30 days of employment)
CPR/AED and Lifeguard Trainer Certification (or acquire with in 6 months)
Understanding of USA Swimming reporting website preferred
Previous experience as a collegiate swimmer preferred
Working knowledge of ARMS/Teamworks and Workday platforms preferred

Responsibilities

Assist program in compliance with all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional policies, rules and regulations.
Assist with timely submission of all compliance related work flows through ARMS to maintain the highest levels of integrity and transparency.
Maintain open and responsive communications with the Associate Director of Compliance.
Maintain up to date certification in all required areas (NCAA DI Institute Modules, 1st Aid/CPR/AED Training, Etc).
Assist the Head Coach with the submission of budget requests, documentation, receipts, and related forms as assigned.
Assist leading and supporting the College Enrollment Management priorities through partnership, participation, and meeting goals with Enrollment Management initiatives as assigned by head coach.
Assist the department with its gender equity planning and the satisfaction of all Title IX legislation by striving to attain goals related to any applicable enrollment management initiatives within your particular program as assigned by head coach.
Assist head coach with responding to all requests for information from prospective student-athletes, coaches, parents, and/or friends of prospective student-athletes.
Assist head coach with solicit information from and distribute information to eligible prospective student-athletes and coaches and or parents or friends of prospective student-athletes.
Assist head coach with developing and distributing appropriate recruiting materials, publications and information to interested prospective student-athletes.
Assist head coach with maintaining accurate and comprehensive recruiting records of all prospective student athletes.
It is expected that employees have a willingness and commitment to be broadly engaged and in service to the College as demonstrated through participation on committees and attendance at College functions/events.
It is expected that employees participate with department committees, as elected or assigned, to develop, evaluate and enhance department policy.
Attendance at all departmental meetings, unless excused in advance by the AVP for Athletics, is expected while a commitment to the College's priorities and the department's goals and objectives are vital to the success of the position.
Assist head coach with providing the appropriate academic support, assistance, motivation and environment for student-athletes.
Become familiar with appropriate academic resource and assistance programs available to student-athletes.
Assist head coach with monitoring the academic progress of your student-athletes from current class work to graduation.
Understand current institutional academic standards and policies.
Assist head coach with working with appropriate personnel to determine your needs for the organization, coordination, and scheduling of all home and away contests including: facility and equipment set-up, officials, scorekeepers, statisticians, media considerations, lodging, meals, travel arrangements, etc.
Assist head coach with working with appropriate personnel to determine your needs for the organization, coordination, and scheduling of all home and away contests including: facility and equipment set-up, officials, timing table, statisticians, media considerations, lodging, meals, travel arrangements, etc.
Submit all paperwork, schedule meetings and respond to all information requests from athletic trainers and team physicians according to guidelines and deadlines established by the Head Athletic Trainer as assigned by head coach.
Assist head coach with coordinating with Head Strength/Conditioning Coach on the conduct of a comprehensive training program to enhance both personal and performance growth/development.
Respond to all information requests and work with the media, etc. according to guidelines and deadlines established by the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications as assigned by head coach.
Always inform the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications when you or any of your athletes has been contacted by the media.
Ensure proper maintenance of the Ryan Aquatic Center.
Collaborate with Physical Plant for repairs and upkeep.
Follow all State and Local guidelines for monitoring of water quality.
Schedule and manage external rentals for pool use.
Communicate with Director of Aquatics issues that arise with facility.
Assist head coach with fund raising activities. Particular attention should be given to NCAA legislation surrounding booster groups and donors.
Reconciliation of all revenues and deposits should be handled in accordance with institutional and departmental policy.
A commitment to community services is an important tenant of the College's mission and to that end it is anticipated that employees will be involved in various community activities as a representative of the Le Moyne College Athletics Department.
Assist head coach with identifying and cultivating a community partnership with a service-based organization to provide an impactful service experience for your student-athletes.
Work with Head Coach on camps and clinics through-out the year.
Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.
Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.
Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.
Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.
Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.
Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.
Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.
Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.
Engages in a planned program of professional development.
Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.
Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employer match)
Generous tuition coverage
Health insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded)
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employer paid)
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
12 paid holidays
Generous time off package
35 hour work week