Head Coach - Swimming - Diving

The head coach is responsible for all aspects of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs, including, but not limited to: recruitment of qualified student athletes, practice planning and organization, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, fundraising, budgeting, scheduling, supervising assistant coaches, administrative duties and compliance with all Simpson and NAIA rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in sports management, physical education, athletic coaching, recreation or another related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Five years successful coaching and recruiting experience at collegiate level, with proven record preferred
• Ability to serve as a strong Christian role model/mentor for student athletes and actively contribute in the spiritual development of athletes
• Ability to maintain a strong Christ centered culture for student-athletes within their team activities
• Ability to demonstrate quality skills for practice
• Ability to demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and interpersonal, in the performance of job duties
• Ability to complete tasks that have set deadlines
• Strong ability to attract, recruit, and develop student-athletes
• Understanding of how to develop a competitive sports program with knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations
• Ability to demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and interpersonal
• Ability to complete tasks that have set deadlines
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Must have and maintain valid California driver's license and be able and willing to travel
• Must have and maintain certification of First Aid and CPR
• General proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
• Self-starter, highly motivated and well-organized

General Expectations:

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community
• Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties
• Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
• Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records. Properly use tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
• Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
• Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures (for supervisory positions)
• Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
• Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor

Essential Functions:

• Manage, coordinate, and develop all aspects of a successful NAIA collegiate swimming and diving program.
• Recruiting and retaining student-athletes in accordance with NAIA, Cal Pac Conference and institutional rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain a roster size of 20 student-athletes.

• Fundraise a minimum of 6k annually
• Effectively manage scholarship and operation budgets, not exceeding established budget limits.
• Organizing, preparing and executing effective practice, strength training and meet strategies.
• Monitoring and nurturing student-athletes’ academic and personal progress.
• Successfully manage the daily operations of the swimming and diving programs: assisting with budget preparation and management, scheduling, travel arrangements, and meet day organization while maintaining compliance with NAIA, Cal Pac and Simpson University rules and regulations.
• Assisting with athletic fundraising, alumni activities and public relations as needed.
• Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Fostering a cooperative work environment and providing mutual support with all constituencies and colleagues.
• Representing the program and Simpson University with sportsmanship, integrity and professionalism.

Physical Requirements:

Analysis of Physical Demands to Perform Essential Functions:

Key (Based on typical week):

N=Never
R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)
O=Occasional (1%-33% of time)

F=Frequent (34%-66% of time)
C=Constant (over 66% of time)

Salary: $22 an hour