Head Men's & Women's Swim Coach

Job Summary

Bucknell University is seeking a Head Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach to lead, manage, and develop a competitive collegiate, NCAA DI program.

Job Duties

• Provides general leadership and training for the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams, directing workouts and coordinating with the sports performance staff within Athletic Training and Strength and Conditioning for appropriate skill set training.
• Instructs student-athletes on specific techniques, skills, and strategies.
• Establishes goals for each student athlete and assesses performance through the completion of evaluations and consistent feedback.
• Maintains a team culture of discipline and respect, addressing grievances, and developing a framework for corrective actions as necessary.
• Manages all home competition logistics and planning. Creates a home and away competition schedule.
• Performs effective budget planning and adherence to expense parameters ensure the timely execution of departmental/institutional budget procedures on an annual basis.
• Supervises and provides ongoing development and evaluation of assistant coaches.
• Works with the sports administrator and the advancement office to achieve annual fundraising goals and works to cultivate and build relationships with alumni, parents, and other supporters.
• Establishes a recruiting strategy that effectively identifies and recruits prospective student-athletes who align academically and athletically with the university and athletic department's mission and values.
• Monitors the academic progress of student-athletes. Connects student-athletes with campus resources in the area of Life Skills (i.e., career development, financial education, mental health, nutrition, etc.).

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Athletic Training, or a related field
• Minimum of four years of experience coaching swimming in the collegiate setting
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Valid US driver's license/Motor Vehicle Check required upon hire

Preferred, But Not Required

• Master’s Degree, and 5+ years of experience
• Proven success coaching swimming at NCAA Division I level
• Proven integrity and leadership skills. Strong commitment and ability to motivate, teach, counsel, and recruit academically qualified student-athletes

Physical Requirements

Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Athletic Training, or a related field
• Minimum of four years of experience coaching swimming in the collegiate setting
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics

Work Setting/Schedule

Primarily on-campus Must be able to travel with the team for competitions and for recruiting, per the permitted recruiting calendar Requires night and weekend availability

Salary Range

$72,640.00 - $90,800.00

Benefits Eligible

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Tuition remission for spouses/spousal equivalents and children for full-time members of the faculty and staff
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

Inclusive Excellence

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.