Assoc. Head Women's Swimming & Diving Coach

Army West Point Athletic Association•West Point, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Head Coach is responsible for supporting the Director, Swimming & Diving by coaching Cadet-athletes, recruiting, monitoring Cadet-athletes’ academic progress, scheduling, managing travel, overseeing the discipline and conduct of the Cadet-athletes. This position reports to the Director, Swimming & Diving. All the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the United States Military Academy (“USMA”), Army West Point Athletic Association Inc. (“AWPAA”), the Patriot League (“Conference”), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”).

Requirements

Must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen.
Adherence to policies, rules, and regulations of USMA, AWPAA, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Compliance with NCAA recruiting rules and regulations.
Ensures timely submission of academic records for admissions.

Nice To Haves

External candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position.

Responsibilities

Promotes the philosophy and objectives of AWPAA; to include adhering to and enforcing all applicable policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of USMA, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Assists the Head Coach the ongoing teaching and instruction of Cadet-athletes in the performance of their sport such as, but not limited to, matches, practices, individual and team workouts, and conditioning sessions.
Coach and instruct student-athletes individually and in groups and demonstrate Swimming & Diving techniques and skills required to be successful.
Plan and attend coaching and practice sessions, matches, tournaments, etc. in accordance with NCAA and conference regulations for specified positions.
Develop, recommend, and teach match strategy.
Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of Cadet-athletes to support the image and reputation of the department and academy.
Responsible for the development, safety and conduct of the cadet-athletes within the sport program.
Has a large role in the identification, recruitment, and selection of prospective Cadet-athletes; ensures compliance with NCAA recruiting rules and regulations; initiates process for determining academic eligibility.
Recruit quality prospective Cadet-athletes and ensure timely submission of their academic records for admissions.
Provide an overall positive educational environment for Cadet-athletes conducive to learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparing them for life beyond college.
Supervise, in conjunction with the athletic tutoring and advising program, the total academic progress of the team implementing corrective action plans through appropriate staff.
Work to integrate sports into the whole spectrum of USMA life to complement the AWPAA and USMA mission in the military community.
Assist the Head Coach in the administration of the entire sport program, including, but not limited to daily practices, match planning and implementation, recruiting, equipment management, facilities scheduling, and budget.
Ensures that team travel arrangements are in compliance with USMA, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, to include monitoring development of travel itineraries and coordination of travel plans.
Ensures safety of Cadet-athlete and coaching staff through careful monitoring of the condition of athletics equipment and facilities utilized by designated sport; submits requires for repair, maintenance, and improvement of facilities to facility manager, when appropriate.
Perform both direct and indirect public relations functions including promotion, fundraising, public speaking, community events, and through camps and/or clinics.
Serve on departmental committees as requested.
Assist with departmental needs as requested; When practical under the circumstances, staff is encouraged to voluntarily attend athletic events to promote fan participation and support for AWPAA sport programs.
Participates in camps, clinics, exhibitions, and campus activities as approved by AWPAA NCAA Compliance Office.
Other Duties as Assigned