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

Posting Details
Posting Number:    0601107
Position Title:    Head Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Coach
FLSA:    Exempt
Job Type:    Full-Time
Staff Term:    10 Months
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):    Hours vary, nights and weekends required
Academic Year Schedule (dates):    Mid-August-Mid-June
Faculty Term:    
Position Type:    Staff
Department:    Athletics

Job Summary/Basic Function:    
Wheaton College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Norton, Massachusetts, is looking for a motivated, energetic, passionate, and caring individual to lead our men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs.

The Head Coach prepares the team for a full intercollegiate varsity season. Develop a recruiting plan and evaluate and identify qualified student-athletes. Prepare and manage operating, recruiting, and fundraising budgets. Work with local high schools and clubs to organize and execute pool rentals. Commitment to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the holistic development of the student-athlete. Serve in an administrative capacity and have a secondary duty as directed by the Athletic Administration. Comply with all NCAA Division III, NEWMAC, and Wheaton College rules and regulations.

Essential Responsibilities:

Organize and conduct team practices to prepare the team for competition. Travel locally, regionally, and nationally for any regular or post-season events.
Develop and execute a recruiting plan for prospective student-athletes.
Oversee the student-athlete’s academic progress and be available for consultation and support for overall student-athlete well-being.
Create and implement a plan of engagement and communication with alumni and fundraising initiatives.
Serve in an administrative capacity as needed, including but not limited to overseeing fall and spring game management, budget management, full-time and part-time assistant supervision, as well as serving on department and campus-wide committees.
Minimum Qualifications:    
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 2-4 years of collegiate coaching experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to work independently
Ability to work evenings and weekends throughout the year to accomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field
Commitment to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the development of students around their education, cultural diversity, mental health awareness, and healthy masculinity

Preferred Qualifications:    
Master’s degree
Collegiate swimming or diving experience
3-5 years of head coaching experience preferred
Compensation and Benefits    
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience.
Physical Demands    
Individuals must possess the skills and abilities or be able to teach and demonstrate all aspects of the sport they are coaching. The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to work evenings and weekends. Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
ADA Statement:    
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement    
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:    05/28/2024
Closing Date:    
Open Until Filled    Yes
Contact(s):    
Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:    508-286-8206
Contact Email:    careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax    
Special Instructions to Candidates:    
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider.

While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
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