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Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach

Supervisor: Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach

Position purpose: Assists the head coach with all aspects of running a successful men's and women's swimming and diving program.

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Men's and Women's Swimming Coach will assist the head coach with all aspects of running a successful men's and women's swimming and diving program.

Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach

Work Days: Varied

Shift Start/End Time: Varies based on the business need

Hours Per Week: 40

Weeks Per Year: 52

Pay Status and Classification: Exempt

Supervisor: Head Coach Men & Women Swimming & Diving/Aquatics Director

Position Purpose: The Assistant Men's and Women's Swimming Coach will assist the head coach with all aspects of running a successful men's and women's swimming and diving program.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

+ Lead student-athletes in workouts, planning and communicating daily practice plans, monitoring injury management and coaching student-athletes at competitions.

+ Serve as recruiting coordinator for the men's & women’s teams with duties to include sourcing prospective students, contacting recruits, and planning & executing multiple recruiting events throughout the year.

+ Organize and manage prospect camps throughout the summer months, promoting the camps to prospective students and coordinating operational details with campus partners.

+ Imagine and create new programs to serve the Union campus population and the greater local community. Organize and manage the staffing, lesson planning, and implementation of swim lessons, Red Cross courses and intramurals for students.

+ Collaborate with the Aquatics Director to increase the rental program. Organize contracts, invoices, and negotiate agreements with external constituents.

+ Co-teach 1-2 Red Cross courses in Lifeguarding and/or CPR on campus throughout the academic year.

+ Implement a system to measure academic performance and to foster student-athlete success in the classroom.

+ Adhere to NCAA rules and compliance.

+ Perform various duties within the Athletics Department, including event management throughout the year.

Qualifications:

+ Previous collegiate coaching or competitive swimming experience is required.

+ Must possess strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

+ Has the ability to identify and attract outstanding student-athletes to Union College.

+ A philosophy compatible with a multi-classified liberal arts college with highly selective academic standards.

+ Candidates must be safety conscious and able to work with a diverse group of individuals.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

+ Must be able to work nights and weekends.

Compensation:

The expected salary range for this position is $40,000 to $42,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The College is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, diversity and a well-balanced, broad based intercollegiate athletics program dedicated to the concept of the student-athlete.

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

+ Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

+ Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

+ Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

+ Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

+ Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

+ Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

+ Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

+ Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy (http://www.union.edu/human-resources/background-check-policy?\_ga=2.164769983.1635496244.1717465945-1000516401.1717465945) , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng\_Es.pdf) .

Union College

Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Accommodations

If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at [email protected] or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.

Diversity at Union College

Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws and supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.