Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving

Overview

Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Jobs in Pasadena, USA at Caltech

Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Job Category Fulltime Regular Exempt Overtime Eligible  
Exempt Benefits Eligible Benefit Based

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Job Summary

California Institute of Technology seeks a Head Coach for its growing Swimming and Diving program. Located in Pasadena, California, Caltech boasts 18 intercollegiate teams in the D3 Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

The Head Coach of Swimming and Diving is responsible for administering all aspects of the sport program including coaching, recruiting, scheduling, student development, committee participation, budget management, compliance with NCAA D3 and conference rules, and community building. The head coach will also teach in the physical education curriculum and participate as a member of the college community and collaborative departmental functions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Conference, Institute, and Department of Athletics rules, policies and expectations including commitment to lifelong learning, sportsmanship on and off the field of play, positive leadership and the desire and ability to act as a positive role model and representative of the Institute at all times.
• Design and execute a competitive schedule for intercollegiate contests (including practice planning) that maximizes individual and collective student‑athlete development and performance; prioritizing conference play within an academically rigorous educational experience. Create team results that are competitive within the SCIAC regular season on a consistent basis.
• Recruit, matriculate, retain and graduate student‑athletes capable of attaining the baccalaureate degree in sufficient quantity to maintain a team roster appropriate for competitive success. Recruitment activities include, but are not limited to: identification and evaluation of prospects, communication strategy, record keeping, hosting campus visits, traveling to market the Institute when needed.
• Provide student‑athletes with opportunities that allow for social, emotional, and academic development, in addition to athletic success through close interpersonal guidance, mentoring and counseling.
• Manage a cost‑effective and administratively efficient sport program working at or within operational budget on an annual basis, including purchasing, inventory and control of sports equipment and uniforms, management of team travel and effective national recruitment program.
• Participate in whole department and sport‑specific marketing, public relations, civic and community outreach and fundraising/friend‑raising activities.
• Supervise part‑time and volunteer coaches under California law and NCAA regulations.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all constituents including department colleagues, administration, faculty and other college personnel in the spirit of integration and community with a common mission.
• Include collaboration with service/support functions such as SID, equipment and ATC.
• Demonstrate positive and effective communication in all aspects of job; including writing, speaking, listening, and non‑verbal skills.
• Teach beginner physical education classes, up to one per term, as required by the undergraduate physical education curriculum.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Recreation and Instruction which may include, but are not limited to: game or facility supervision duties, including facility care and maintenance.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, carrying, loading sport‑specific equipment of at least 50 lbs.
• Setting up and tearing down of sports contest support equipment.
• Some care and maintenance of sport‑specific or general athletic facilities.

Basic Qualifications

• Organized coaching experience.
• Excellent…

Title: Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving

Company: Caltech

Location: Pasadena, USA

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