Swim Job: Transylvania University seeks Head Coach Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving/Aquatic Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

Transylvania University invites applications for the full-time position of Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach. Transylvania, founded in 1780, is the nation’s 16th oldest institution of higher learning and is consistently ranked in national publications as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Transylvania is located blocks from downtown Lexington, KY, in central Kentucky. Transylvania is a proud member of NCAA Division III.

Responsibilities include organizing and directing all aspects of a successful and competitive collegiate program. The recruitment of qualified student-athletes and a demonstrated commitment to their personal, athletic, and academic success are essential. Responsibilities also include scheduling, player development, budget management, fundraising, rules compliance, and academic monitoring. Additional responsibilities include a secondary assignment as the aquatic director. Individual will also be responsible for the hiring and evaluation of lifeguards, oversight of pool including applicable policies, procedures and protocols, hiring of student supervisors, development and administration of monthly training for lifeguards and supervisors. This is a full-time ten-month appointment with benefits and a salary commensurate with experience.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) and two years of experience with evidence of a proven coaching record (successful collegiate experience, including student-athlete recruitment and an understanding of NCAA rules and regulations is preferred) and effective communication/organizational skills. Also, candidates should have an athletics philosophy compatible with a Division III liberal arts college with highly selective academic standards. CPR/First Aid and Lifeguard certifications are required.

Please apply by July 17, 2015; however, we will continue to accept resumes until the position is filled.

Qualified candidates may submit their cover letter and resume by following the staff job openings link at www.transy.edu/jobs. Please write your cover letter to the attention of Jeff Mudrak, Director of Human Resources.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates may submit their cover letter and resume by following the staff job openings link at www.transy.edu/jobs. Please write your cover letter to the attention of Jeff Mudrak, Director of Human Resources.

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