Swimming Jobs

Assistant Swim Coach

Date posted: April 11, 2024

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

with University of Pittsburgh

Assistant Swim Coach

The Assistant Swim Coach will be responsible for carrying out coaching assignments during daily workouts, practices, and scheduled events, enforcing team rules, maintaining statistics, monitoring each assigned athlete’s performance, and employing specific coaching modalities to meet needs. Other responsibilities include recruiting student-athletes, assisting with departmental recruiting activities and carrying out scouting assignments. Other duties as assigned.

Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

Coaching- carries out coaching assignments during daily workouts, practices, and scheduled events. Enforces team rules. Maintains statistics. Monitors each assigned student athlete’s academic and athletic performance and employs specific coaching modalities to meet needs.

Recruiting – recruits student-athletes; assists with departmental recruiting activities and carries out scouting assignments.

Physical conditioning- consults with trainers and team physicians in monitoring the well-being of student-athletes.

Other duties as assigned by the head coach. Including but not limited to adhering to policies established by the NCAA, ACC, and the University.

Academic monitoring- assists in monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes.

Physical Effort

Instructing and demonstrating physical skills while coaching; extensive travel via car, air, and bus. Must stand for long periods of time at meets and at practices. May have to lift or transport equipment.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Coach.Assistant

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Varies

Work Arrangement: Varies

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: Yes

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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Nitro Swimming Seeks Developmental, Age Group, and Senior Coaches

Date posted: April 11, 2024

Location: 3425 Farm to Market 1626, Kyle, TX, USA

with NITRO SWIMMING

Head Swim Team Coach

Date posted: April 11, 2024

Location: 100 Arboretum Lane, White River Junction, VT, USA

with Upper Valley Aquatic Center

Job Summary:
The role of the Head Coach is to develop a regionally strong competitive swim team with 120-160 swimmers while assuring growth of the team competitively and financially. The Head Coach will support the other coaches and interact often with UVAC management staff to assure coordination of swim lane usage, communication about team events, maintenance and cleaning issues, swim meet logistics, and team successes. The Head Coach must be able to promote the team through lectures, press releases and social media.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Set up squad guidelines. Plan and schedule all UVAC swim team programs
2. Set up workouts and provide technical direction to all assistant coaches
3. Provide written evaluations of coaches and programs at the end of short and long course seasons
4. Work with coaches to make recommendations on professional development and training (seminars, workshops, conventions)
5. Plan, schedule and conduct practices
6. Assist and participate in non-swim team UVAC activities, open houses, fund-raisers and special events unless excused by the ED
7. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, development, and performance management of all coaches
8. Assure that accurate daily attendance records for practices are maintained and delivered to the team registrar
9. Maintain membership in USA Swimming and complete all safety training for coaches. Including staying current in AED/CPR certifications
10. Assure that all swimmers have completed the application form and have made payment prior to the start of workouts
11. Develop and enforce  a coaches and  team travel “code of conduct”
12. Work with UVAC management to ensure coordination of swim lane usage.
13. Communicate with the marketing manager on a bi-weekly basis to disseminate information about team results, practices, blogs, and make frequent Facebook postings
14. Develop and manage annual budget for team income and expenses and assure that the net profit goals are met
15. Have at least one formal group parent meeting for each season to outline goals, establish parent behaviors, and answer questions as needed
16. Submit weekly report to the ED by 6 pm on Monday.( If away for a meet Tuesday at 6pm)
17. Work closely with the parent committee to maximize communication, help direct fund-raising activities, and determine use of the money that is raised
18. Work with parent committee to host an annual swim team banquet and one other “field trip” type of team building experience
19. Assure that attendance records are kept accurately and that all registration and meet fee income has been collected by the Team Registrar
20. Recruitment and scheduling of swim meets as agreed upon annually with the ED
21. Continue to develop coaching and leadership skills by attending conferences, workshops, reading, and webinars
22. Determine product, organize orders, and distribute team apparel
23. Negotiate and maximize the TYR sponsorship to assure we get everything outlined
24. Perform other reasonably related functions as determined by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, and train other coaches and volunteers
• Computer literacy with Word, Excel, Power Point, Page maker or similar programs
• Experience with using swim team specific software such as Team Unify or the equivalent
• Strong budgeting and planning ability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The Head Coach must have dynamic, high energy personnel skills to relate positively with children and their parents.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum ASCA 3 level coach, level 4 preferred
• 6 or more years as a head coach, preferred

ASSISTANT SWIM TEAM COACH

Date posted: April 10, 2024

Location: 971 Sam Rayburn Tollway, Allen, TX 75013, USA

with Life Time Allen, Texas

ASSISTANT SWIM TEAM COACH 

Allen, Texas, United States  CategorySwim & Aquatics  Job Id R-108729   Job Type Part time

Assistant Swim Team Coach job in Allen, Texas, United States of America | Swim & Aquatics jobs at Life Time

Swim Team Coach

Date posted: April 10, 2024

Location: 801 Percy Warner Boulevard, Nashville, TN, USA

with Gordon Jewish Community Center

SWIM TEAM COACH JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: SWIM TEAM COACH

SUPERVISOR: ASST. AQUATICS DIRECTOR; AQUATICS DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT: AQUATICS

PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of employees in this class is to be responsible for swimmers ages 5 through 18. The coach would be available to coach on week day evenings and weekend swim meets. Responsibilities include coaching swim team practices, building strong and confident swimmers through our Mini Sharks program, creating swim workouts for practice groups, monitoring swim safety and behavior and coaching meets as directed by the Assistant Director. The ideal candidate will have or be willing to attain the appropriate certifications including CPR/First Aid and/or a Lifeguard training certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification, or willingness to obtain.
• 18 years of age with swim team experience.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to maintain alertness while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time.
• Extended exposure to sunlight and heat.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Provide a safe and quality competitive environment to train and motivate young athletes in the sport of swimming; instruct swim team participants on swimming stroke techniques and assist with skill improvement as outlined and directed by the Assistant Director.
• Plan and supervise daily workouts as assigned by the Assistant Director (will not leave group un-supervised for any reason).
• Monitor pool activities during swim meets and practices; evaluate individual and team performance, explain techniques and assist with skills improvement.
• Promote a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior.
• Develop team motivation.
• Responsible for discipline of swimmers at team functions according to team policy.
• Act as role model for swimmers.
• Ability to work with a variety of ages and levels of swimmer.
• Precent accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of swimming pool patrons.
• Ensure the pool deck is clean of swim team equipment prior to leaving practice time.
• Be able to carry out the Emergency Action Plan in the event of an emergency.

CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS:

• Communicates with leadership effectively and in a timely manner.
• Uses excellent customer service skills in order to build a rapport with members, guests, and staff.
• Acts as a professional and responsible member of staff to the Aquatics Committee as needed.
• Works with other Gordon JCC departments to enhance activities and programs.
• Facilitates a positive growth image of the Gordon JCC in the Community.
• Will have ability to coach practice up to three times per week in the “off-season” and five days per week in the “on-season”.
• Ability to be available for one swim meet per month.
• Attends all scheduled meets and events with the team.

MINIMUM HOURS:

• 10-15 hours per week.

Aquatics Director – North Suburban

Date posted: April 10, 2024

Location: 137 Lexington Street, Woburn, MA 01801, USA

with YMCA of Greater Boston

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Benefits

About YMCA of Greater Boston

Davidson College Assistant Swimming Coach

Date posted: April 10, 2024

Location: Davidson, NC, USA

with Davidson College

Assistant Men’s and Women’s Diving Coach – Oakland University

Date posted: April 10, 2024

Location: Rochester Hills, MI, USA

with Oakland University

Oakland University Athletics is a Division I program committed to academic and athletic
excellence. Our Athletics Department is looking for a highly organized, driven and detail
oriented individual to fill the position of Part Time/Casual Dive Coach. This
position reports directly to the Head Coach, Swimming and Diving.
This position will assist the Head Coach in administering all aspects of an educationally
sound and competitive Division I men’s and women’s swimming and diving program,
within the rules and policies of the NCAA, Conference, and Oakland University. Lead Coach
in developing the program’s diving student-athletes academically and
athletically, and in creating a positive, first-class experience for the student-athletes.

This position will assist the Head Coach in administering all aspects of an educationally
sound and competitive Division I men’s and women’s swimming and diving program,
within the rules and policies of the NCAA, Conference, and Oakland University. Lead Coach
in developing the program’s diving student-athletes academically and
athletically, and in creating a positive, first-class experience for the student-athletes.

Graduate Assistant – Swim Coach

Date posted: April 10, 2024

Location: University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S University Ave, Little Rock, AR, USA

with UA Little Rock

The Graduate Assistant Swimming Coach will serve as an assistant to the Swimming & Diving program in conjunction with completing required coursework for the respective graduate degree program. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education;

• Regular admission to a UA Little Rock graduate degree program or good standing with the UA Little Rock Graduate School for continuing graduate students;

• Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% – 20 hours per week/PT-25% – 10 hours per week) with regular attendance.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting the head coach with planning and implementation of daily practices

• Coordination of operations; Securing hotel contracts, transportation reservations, per diem, meals, planning travel itineraries, etc.

• Attend Staff meetings, be prepared for, and contribute to weekly staff meetings;

•  Recruiting – In collaboration with full-time coaching staff;

•  Coaching – In collaboration with full-time coaching staff;

•  Coordinating community service opportunities for the Swimming & Diving team;

•  Meet management duties; manage equipment/apparel;

•  Assist with NCAA compliance reporting and academic monitoring;

•  Other duties assigned by Head Swimming & Diving Coach.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

•  Ability to work effectively with student-athletes;

•  Effective communication skills.

Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach

Date posted: April 9, 2024

Location: 101 Branigin Boulevard, Franklin, IN, USA

with Franklin College

Franklin College, an NCAA Division III institution and member of the Heartland Collegiate
Athletic Conference, invites applications for an Assistant Men & Women’s Swimming Coach
position within the Athletic Department.
This is a full-time, salary exempt, 10-month position responsible for assisting the Head
Swimming Coach in all aspects of the swimming program, including but not limited to, skill
development, recruitment and other duties as assigned. This position will assist conducting
practices, motivating athletes, and instructing athletes in the strategies and techniques used for
swimming competitions. Secondary duties will be assisting with the workflow of all systems and
processes involved with the campus employment of registered students. The essential duties
completed by this position include:

• Assist the Head Swim Coach in instructing athletes on rules, regulations, and techniques
of the sport;
• Organize and direct individual and group practices as directed by the Head Swim Coach;
• Assess swimmer’s skills, monitor athletes during competition and practice, and keep the
head coach informed of the athletic performance of athletes as needed;
• Maintain regular and timely attendance;
• Maintenance of team social media accounts;
• Knowledge of and follow all College policies and procedures;
• Ensure all practice changes, pool closures, upcoming activities, and competitions are
communicated to athletes and their guardians before each workout;
• Familiar with the facility Emergency Action Plans and respond appropriately to all
emergencies;
• Foster a welcoming environment for new athletes with the goal of retaining swimmers;
• Submit regular and accurate time and expense reports;
• Enforce facility and team rules;
• Supervise independent practices and training sessions;
• Ensure completion of all required training and certification per College, USA Swimming,
and governing body requirements;
• Other duties as assigned.

Swim Director at Girl’s Overnight Summer Camp

Date posted: April 9, 2024

Location: 54 Swans Falls Road, Fryeburg, ME, USA

with Indian & Forest Acres Camp

• Current certification as a WSI (Water Safety Instructor).
• Current certification as a Lifeguard from American Red Cross or equivalent standards or willing to attend required training.
• Current certification in First Aid, professional rescuer CPR, and AED child and adult required or willing to attend required training.
• Experience working with and supervising young children, pre-teens and teenagers.
• Have an understanding of the capabilities, needs, and interests of children.
• Reliable, responsible, good judgment, patience, and a sense of humor.
• Ability and desire to work with girls and adults in a camp setting and outdoor water space (e.g. pool, waterfront, water activities off-site, etc.).
• Ability to communicate clearly, to be flexible and adaptable, and to remain calm in an emergency

Aquatic Coordinator (St. Thomas Swimming Association, US Virgin Islands)

Date posted: April 7, 2024

Location: 6458 Estate Nazareth, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands

with St. Thomas Swimming Association

Reports to: Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Aquatics Coordinator will assist the Executive Director with the overall planning, development, management and supervision of all aquatic programs of St Thomas Swimming Association (“STSA”). This position is part-time, with hourly compensation, and requires approximately 20-25 hours of work per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the Executive Director in the oversight of daily pool operations.
• Assists the Executive Director in the hiring, training, and supervision of all necessary personnel to deliver each program component.

• Coordinates scheduling of aquatics staff to provide proper program delivery.
• Keeps record of aquatics staff certifications and ensure all staff maintain current certifications.

• Maintains records of attendance and monitors payments for each program participant.

• Assist in maintaining pool, equipment, and grounds to meet all necessary program and regulatory standards.
• Maintains relationships with vendors and member service with parents and program participants.

• Responsible for filling gaps in lifeguard and swim instructor schedule.
• Follow systems, practices, and training related to risk management and safety of participants and staff.

• Completes payroll related duties for all aquatics staff.
• Managing and updating social media platforms and website content, as well as developing and distributing newsletters.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Position requires two years of college or equivalent experience in an aquatics position.
2. Must be 18 years of age.
3. Prior experience or training in staff supervision and management.
4. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, and Blood Borne Pathogens. (obtain within 60 days of hire)

5. Current Lifeguard or equivalent. (obtain within 60 days of hire)
6. Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
7. Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance.
8. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
9. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an outdoor aquatics environment.

1. Must be able to hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.

3. See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.
4. Ability to sit for long periods at a time are required, as well as the ability to hold breath under water when necessary.

Recreational Aquatics Supervisor

Date posted: April 5, 2024

Location: 1849 Southwest Salmon Street, Portland, OR, USA

with Multnomah Athletic Club

Recreational Aquatics Supervisor – Aquatics
1849 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR 97205, USA Req #771
Friday, April 5, 2024
Multnomah Athletic Club is more than Portland’s most legendary hub of sports and socializing. It’s like a small city unto itself. Where else can you find four restaurants, three pools, a climbing gym, state-of-the-art studios and fitness suite, a complex of racquet sport courts, full massage and physical therapy offerings, a boutique, plus a grand ballroom and variety of events spaces all in one place? To say that every employee of MAC has room to move is an understatement almost as big as MAC’s 600,000 square feet of recreational possibilities.

Want a career with a future? A campus worth exploring? A one-of-a-kind community on which you can have a direct impact? MAC is all of those things and more.

Purpose
Eagerly and enthusiastically leads the successful organization, implementation and supervision of the MAC Swim School & Lifeguard programs, their staff and aquatic facilities.

Empowered to
Lead staff and swimmers to excellence in programming, skill development and water safety
Provide excellent customer service on a daily basis
Keep up on personal professional advancement
Communicate with members as needed, via email, phone, in person meetings, etc.
Develop and regularly use motivational tools for staff and swimmers
Lead coordinators, lifeguard and swim school staff toward excellence in safety, programming and member service
Continually enhance program curriculum, teaching methods and keep all staff trained on the latest proven techniques and aquatic industry trends
Reach out in the community to promote drowning prevention and water safety
Essential Job Functions
Hires, supervises, coaches, motivates, develops and trains all swim school and lifeguard staff. Will step into “on deck” roles as needed.
Oversees and monitors the performance of instructional and lifeguard staff and coordinators on a daily basis
Responsible for certifying all instructors and lifeguards in accordance with American Red Cross
Responsible for processing payroll for hourly aquatics staff
Communicates pool schedule and changes to members and aquatic staff
Conducts performance appraisals and reviews for hourly aquatic staff
Continuously recruits and interviews aquatic staff candidates
Assists in the development of the swim school and lifeguard budgets and operates within each
Develops and assigns work schedules for coordinators, lifeguards and swim instructors in order to ensure complete coverage of pools and programs
Conducts staff in-service trainings on a regular basis
Submits maintenance work orders as needed
Attends weekly meetings with the Aquatics Manager and other meetings as assigned
Promotes member participation in aquatics programs
Manages medical emergencies as they arise and notifies the Aquatics Manager as needed
Makes recommendations to the Aquatics Manager as to facility, equipment, supplies, procedural improvement and modifications as necessary
Maintains effective and open communications with subordinates and supervisors
Complies with all Club safety policies and procedures demonstrating safe work practices. Identifies and reports unsafe or hazardous work conditions. Reports all workplace injuries and illnesses to supervisor
Promotes the MAC code of conduct in club activities and demonstrates the importance of providing quality service to members
Plans, coordinates and leads the night of annual water safety event
Maintains regular and predictable attendance but remains flexible due to the needs of the department
Works directly with HR Training Coordinator to provide club-wide CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogen Trainings.
Secondary Functions
Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Participates in all club-related training classes
Essential Tools, Equipment, Vehicles, and/or Machinery
Essential job functions require the use of a telephone, computer, copy machine, mechanical lifts to move stairs and bulkhead, and other equipment associated with lifeguarding. Must demonstrate the ability to differentiate shades of color as it relates to water chemistry testing.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Must be able and willing to work long hours including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Essential job functions require walking, sitting, pulling, pushing, swimming, and the ability to rescue and lift swimmers out of the pool.
Qualifications
Current Lifeguard, CPR-PR and First Aid certifications.
Three years lifeguard and swim instruction experience.
Prior supervisory or lead worker experience required.
Bachelor’s degree required
Completion of American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification within first year of employment. Lifeguard Instructor Trainer certification obtained within the first year
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively motivate and develop staff.
Excellent customer service and decision making skills including the ability to work effectively with parents and juniors.
Ability and skill to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members and staff.

The Multnomah Athletic Club is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Assistant Men’s/Women’s Swimming Coach

Date posted: April 5, 2024

Location: 345 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla, WA, USA

with Whitman College

Whitman Swimming has been a rising power within the northwest for the last decade. The 2024 season concluded with the women’s team bringing home their sixth conference title in seven years and the men’s team finishing second. In recent years, one of our swimmers was a Division III NCAA national champion in multiple events and was even awarded NCAA Swimmer of the Meet in 2023. We are proud of the improvements we see in swimmers from all swimming backgrounds during their time here, and attribute much of that success to quality swimming with a focus on technique, dedicated weight training, and holistic support for our student-athletes. The real key to everything we do, though, is the team dynamic, and continually creating an environment where our swimmers can be themselves, support each other, compete hard, and have fun.

POSITION PURPOSE

Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of the Men’s and Women’s Swimming Program. This position is 0.93 FTE that works 1934 annual hours.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

This position reports directly to the Head Swimming Coach. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Training & Competition: Assist the Head Coach in the preparation of practices, conduct safe and strategic individual and team training sessions, and assist in all aspects of competition.
• Recruiting: Support the Head Coach in the development and incorporation of a comprehensive recruiting plan that demonstrates successful results for the recruitment, yield and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes. Effectively recruit for the program while working within the parameters of Whitman, NWC, and NCAA rules.
• Budget: Make responsible purchases for the Program. Assist the Head Coach with budget management.
• Camps & Clinics: Assist the Head Coach in all fundraising efforts, including running of occasional lessons, clinics, and camps.
• Masters Swim Team: Serve as the Head Coach for the Whitman Masters Swim Team.
• Hy Tek & Hosting Meets: Assist with meet preparation, including competitive strategies. Partner with the Head Coach and game management staff to manage home meets. Manage Meet and Team Manager databases, entries, and results.
• Travel Logistics: Assist with the arrangement and supervision of transportation, lodging and meals for team travel.
• Events & Outreach: Coordinate team, alumni and community outreach and events.
• Ethics: Represent the College and its athletics program with honesty, integrity and sportsmanship at all times to various institutional programs and students, parents, the general public, alumni and external agencies.
• Professional Engagement: Develop a positive, professional relationship with officials, league personnel, and coaching colleagues.
• Rules & Compliance: Understand and work within the parameters of Whitman College, the NWC and NCAA Division III philosophy and rules.
• Game Management: Complete 40 hours of game management responsibilities as assigned by the Event Management Director (annually).
• Aquatics Management: Assist the Head Coach in overseeing Harvey Pool including supervision of student lifeguard staff..
• As Assigned: Complete special projects and other duties assigned by the Head Swimming Coach and the Director of Athletics, as bandwidth allows.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must be able to explain and/or demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Specifically,

• Value athletics within a high achieving academic liberal arts Division III environment.
• Work to positively and actively advance the college’s values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.
• Prioritize the team experience we help foster for Whitman swimmers.
• Appreciate that personal growth and athletic development are intricately linked.
• Support overall wellness in team members.
• Prioritize stroke technique and effectively communicate desired stroke changes to swimmers.
• Be highly motivated and work well both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication skills.
• Show attention to detail in planning.
• Demonstrate confidence with technology, including a mature and sophisticated approach to social media.
• Communicate effectively and enthusiastically to recruits and their families.
• Be excited to learn and grow.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Maintain valid annual certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguard or Lifeguard Instructor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Coaching experience at the college level preferred; equivalent significant high school/club coaching experience also considered.

Please note that while the description details both required and preferred qualifications, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the preferred qualifications to be considered for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications and have passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION

$19.59/hour

BENEFITS

Whitman College offers a competitive benefits program that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances.

Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage.

403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met.

Paid Time Off: 10 accrued vacation days, 12 accrued sick days, 13 paid holidays.

Tuition Remission – Dependent Children

Employee tuition waiver for one Whitman course per semester.

Employee Assistance Program

Learn more about benefits eligibility here.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR JOB CANDIDATES

Contact Human Resources regarding requests for disability accommodation in the employment application process.

APPLICATION REVIEW

Application review will begin April 5, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

START DATE

July 2024

Head Diving Coach

Date posted: April 5, 2024

Location: 171 Baylor School Road, Chattanooga, TN, USA

with Baylor School

The Baylor School located in Chattanooga; TN is now accepting applications for a Head Diving Coach.

Position Purpose: To lead the Baylor High School Diving Programs, including Baylor Dive Club. The Head Diving coach will be responsible for creating a positive team environment, implementing effective training programs, and fostering the personal and athletic growth of each diver. This is a full-time position with office hours, staff meetings, and attendance at competitions that require travel. The Head Diving Coach will possess an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of organizing, directing, and administering a diving program and play a crucial role in shaping the future of Baylor School’s Diving Program. This position reports to the Head Coach & Director of Competitive Swimming & Diving.

Essential Functions:

• Establish goals to guide overall direction of the team and develop a culture that promotes character development as well as success in the pool.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive training program for high/middle school and club athletes.
• Lead diving events throughout the year including clinics, camps, etc.
• Collaboration with the other staff members within the swim and dive program and the Baylor School athletic department.
• Collaborate with the Head Coach on seasonal plans that align with the competitive strategy of all student-athletes including: season planning, daily practices, and competition.
• Ability to work closely with the admissions department and prospective day and boarding student athletes and their families.
• Engage in continuous professional development as a coach and mentor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university required.
• Collegiate diving experience required.
• Diving or Coaching experience at the national or international level strongly preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have proven experience coaching, mentoring, and developing divers of a wide range of abilities.
• Possess high work ethic, positive attitude, and professionalism.
• Effective knowledge of digital productivity solutions.
• Ability and desire to create engaging content on social media.
• Candidates must complete a Baylor Pre-employment Background Check prior to employment.