Part-Time Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach and Aquatics (Adjunct)

Metropolitan State University • Saint Cloud, MN

3d

About The Position

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Aquatics programming. Student-athlete recruitment: Ability to identify prospective student-athletes (PSA), assess talent, build relationships, and guide PSAs through initial eligibility process. Coaching: Ability to plan practices, teach strategy, advance individual skills, enhance strength and conditioning, scout opponents and engage in video review with individuals and team; ability to motivate individuals and team in pursuit of top performance. Player development: Ability to provide academic support and personal mentoring through individual and team meetings. Fundraising: Ability to plan alumni and fan events and cultivate donor relations. Day-to-day operations/transactions: Ability to manage budgets within allocated parameters, complete administrative transactions in a timely manner, and engage in departmental communication with various staff to support program and student-athletes. Scheduling: Ability to develop competitive schedule and organize logistics for team and recruiting travel. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Compliance: Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA, Conference, Institutional policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned by head coach or director of athletics/designee. Compensation is per credit, the current credit rate is a minimum of $1819 per credit. This adjunct position will remain open for 1 year to allow departments’ access to candidate pools when there is a need to hire an adjunct to teach a course(s) during defined academic semester(s). The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI ) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative . SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community. Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found at: http://www.stcloudstate.edu Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://www.ifo.org/ St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+ , persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, [phone], Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Understanding of comprehensive duties of collegiate coach
• NCAA off-campus recruiting certification or ability to gain certification immediately
• Experience in organizing, marketing and promoting various fundraising and team events
• Evidence of the ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Evidence of a valid driver’s license, or ability to acquire a legal driver’s license or qualify for a reasonable accommodation
• Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Aquatics programming
• Student-athlete recruitment: Ability to identify prospective student-athletes (PSA), assess talent, build relationships, and guide PSAs through initial eligibility process
• Coaching: Ability to plan practices, teach strategy, advance individual skills, enhance strength and conditioning, scout opponents and engage in video review with individuals and team; ability to motivate individuals and team in pursuit of top performance
• Player development: Ability to provide academic support and personal mentoring through individual and team meetings
• Fundraising: Ability to plan alumni and fan events and cultivate donor relations
• Day-to-day operations/transactions: Ability to manage budgets within allocated parameters, complete administrative transactions in a timely manner, and engage in departmental communication with various staff to support program and student-athletes
• Scheduling: Ability to develop competitive schedule and organize logistics for team and recruiting travel
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Compliance: Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA, Conference, Institutional policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by head coach or director of athletics/designee

Benefits

• 11 paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
• a Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
• pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
• employer paid life insurance
• short and long term disability
• professional development
• a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees