Head Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving - Tucson, United States - University of Arizona

Description

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

Posting Number
req19499

Department
Administration and Athletics

Location
Main Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success. With a tradition of athletic and academic excellence, we are seeking a strategic and experienced leader to serve as the Head Coach for Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving. This role will play a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the swimming and diving program and supporting our mission of holistic student-athlete development. This position requires a passionate leader who can develop and execute strategic plans to enhance the competitive performance of both teams while prioritizing the academic success and personal development of student-athletes.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of coaching, training, and mentoring student-athletes in the Men's and Women's Swim and Dive programs.
• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs that focus on individual and team performance improvement.
• Recruit highly talented student-athletes to ensure a competitive roster.
• Foster a positive team culture that promotes sportsmanship, academic excellence, and personal growth.
• Collaborate with academic advisors and support staff to monitor and support student-athletes' academic progress and overall well-being.
• Manage the team budget effectively and efficiently, including travel, equipment, and operational expenses.
• Represent the university and the swim and dive programs in a professional manner at conferences, competitions, and public events.
• Uphold NCAA, conference, and university policies and regulations.
• Maintain strong relationships with alumni, donors, and community stakeholders to support program initiatives and fundraising efforts.
• Serve as a role model for student-athletes, demonstrating integrity, leadership, and commitment to excellence.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions
• Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead and support value-added projects
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relation
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team and university community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Significant coaching experience at the collegiate or elite level, preferably in swim and dive.
• Proven track record of recruiting and developing high-caliber student-athletes.
• Strong understanding of NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to swim and dive programs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Previous collegiate or professional swim and dive experience.
• Coaching certifications from relevant governing bodies (e.g., ASCA, USA Swimming).

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Athletics

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$100,000 - $175,000

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Desiree Reed-Francois

Open Date
5/8/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant
Pleasesubmit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as theAdditional Document. Thank You.
1. Describe your knowledge of NCAA and Pac-12 Conference rules and regulationsrelating to academics, satisfactory progress, and eligibility.

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school orcollege student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacitywith a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institutionstudent-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws11.4.2, , , 11.4.3, , , 11.4.4, , and You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may beasked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon youremployment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Doyou understand that by submitting your application for employment you areaffirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would notpreclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospectivestudent-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7-12 grade for men's basketballor junior college student) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketballor football or have any other type of association with any prospectivestudent-athlete in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball orfootball? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned uponthe enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade,7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men'sbasketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to youraffiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men'sbasketball or women's basketball might render your application ineligible forconsideration?

Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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