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West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), part of the WVU system of campuses, is seeking a self-motivated and driven Head Swim Coach.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the WVU Tech Director of Athletics, you will be responsible for coaching and managing all aspects associated with a collegiate swim program.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
What you'll do:
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
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West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), part of the WVU system of campuses, is seeking a self-motivated and driven Head Swim Coach.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the WVU Tech Director of Athletics, you will be responsible for coaching and managing all aspects associated with a collegiate swim program.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
- 37.5-hour work week
- paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
- annual leave (vacation) days per year
- sick days per year
(for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof) - WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
- Wellness programs
What you'll do:
- Responsibilities as required for an NAIA Division I Swim Program.
- Aquatic coaching responsibilities as assigned.
- Coordinate preparation for competitions.
- Conduct training and practices for competitions.
- Evaluate talent in current and prospective student-athletes.
- Assist in monitoring the academic progress, eligibility, retention rates and graduation rates of players.
- Assist in disciplining and monitoring conduct of student-athletes.
- Remain current and adhere to all Institutional, RSC/AAC/NAIA rules.
- Assist in compiling annual inventories and preparing for equipment purchases according to state purchasing policies.
- Assist with fundraising responsibilities and working with outside groups to receive funds for athletics
- Maintain a competitive swim team.
- Other duties as assigned by the head coach and/or the Director of Athletics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the following:
- Collegiate playing experience and/or
- Successful coaching experience.
- Ability to work positively with administration, athletic department staff, students and the Director of Athletics in developing and maintaining a good working relationship with the institution and the community.
- Excellent computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a related field preferred
Certifications:
- American Red Cross (ARC) or comparable certification for CPR/AED, first aid, WSI, lifeguard certification and lifeguard instructor; American Swim Coaches Association Level 2 or Level 3 preferred.
- A Valid Driver's License
