Head Coach Mens and Womens Swimming & Diving

The University of Olivet - Olivet, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Olivet, MI

About the position

The Head Coach for Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving at the University of Olivet is responsible for directing the operations of the swim and dive program, recruiting student-athletes, and coaching them in their sport. This full-time position requires a commitment to the academic and athletic success of student-athletes while adhering to the university's standards and governing bodies. The coach will also manage budgets, coordinate schedules, and promote community engagement through service projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operations of The University of Olivet Swim and Dive program within the standards of The University of Olivet and applicable governing bodies.
• Educate/coach student-athletes in the sport of Swim and Dive.
• Envision and drive growth for the university's Swim and Dive program.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes according to the enrollment goals and admissions standards of The University of Olivet.
• Schedule and coordinate competition schedules, team travel accommodations, team tryouts, practices, meetings, individual workouts, and conditioning sessions.
• Coordinate the issuance, care, inventory and collection of equipment, uniforms and supplies for the Swim and Dive program.
• Manage sports budget and coordinate team fundraising activities.
• Coordinate facility usage for the Swim and Dive program.
• Submit team roster to the Athletic Director on a regular basis.
• Ensure the proper completion of physical examinations and all forms relating to the examinations and emergency medical authorization before a student participates.
• Manage duties and responsibilities of assistant coaches with the approval of the Athletic Director, as needed.
• Coordinate and lead at least one team community service project during each academic year.
• Supervise student-athletes including practices, meetings, workouts, travel, and other team functions.
• Manage and schedule open swim hours for the public at the pool.
• Hire, supervise and schedule lifeguards for open swim hours.
• Attend all athletic department meetings and appropriate university functions.
• Exhibit appropriate conduct with students, coaches, administration, staff, alumni, spectators, officials, and opponents at all times.
• Collect and submit appropriate student-athlete eligibility forms.
• Provide leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship.
• Notify all members of the team of all Comet Athletic Program's policies, procedures, and training rules as they pertain to the team.
• Maintain current certifications in CPR and First Aid to be held on file in the Office of Athletics.
• Submit driving record verification for use of institutional vehicles.
• Work within the missions and philosophies of the Comet Athletic Program and The University of Olivet.
• Conduct yourself and promote attitudes and behaviors among student-athletes that coincide with the policies outlined in the Comet Athletic Handbook.
• Make decisions that positively affect the Comet Athletic Program.
• Maintain a proper perspective regarding the priorities of academics and athletics at The University of Olivet.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Adequate knowledge about the fundamentals and techniques of Swimming and Diving through previous coaching at the high school and/or collegiate level.
• Ability to maintain and promote the academic pursuits of student-athletes.
• Professional communication skills with students, coaches, administration, staff, alumni, and spectators.
• Willingness to develop professionally.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition remission programs