Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; gender expression; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and administrative direction for day to day program operations which primarily involves coaching and program planning, and also includes recruiting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Educate and instruct student athletes in the training of their sport
• Instruct student athletes about physical health, teamwork and safety
• Set an appropriate leadership example in all professional and personal activities
• Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct governing student athletes (includes activities when traveling as representatives of the University)
• Determine strategy, identify and actively recruit prospective student athletes
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement to administer program as head coach including:
  • Prepare daily practice schedules
  • Develop a competitive meet schedule
  • Prepare meet line-ups
  • Collaborate with the athletic trainers on injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation; and on practice and game day coverage
  • Collaborate with in-house NCAA compliance coordinator on eligibility of student athletes, practice and game schedules, and any hardship requests (if necessary) due to medical issues
  • Prepare and submit all required pre-season and end-of-season forms to the SID, administrative assistant, facilities coordinator and athletic trainer
  • Organize and maintain accurate inventory of team uniforms and equipment
  • Plan team banquets/year end awards
  • Conduct both short and long range planning for all facets of the program
• Hire and manage PT and/or seasonal assistant coaches
• Hire and supervise student-employees for program; review and approve hours
• Manage a fiscally sound operating budget
• Maintain appropriate, professional office hours during the year
• Maintain an office space suitable for hosting recruits
• Work cooperatively with departmental personnel, attend staff and MIAC meetings and activities, and represent the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni,  media, and general public
• Know and comply with all applicable NCAA rules
• All other duties as assigned

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the: Associate Director, Athletics

BUDGET MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the following budgets:  Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES

• Familiarity with financial management/good practices

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ year previous coaching experience or competitive college play as an athlete

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree
• 3+ years college coaching experience; or top level club coaching experience
• Previous college recruiting experience

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• CPR/AED/First Aid certification

WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT

Must perform the following essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Requires the ability to work evenings and weekends for sport, recruiting, or departmental activities
• Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs on an occasional basis
• Requires the ability to travel off campus during the season (locations dependent upon schedule) and for recruiting trips

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This is a full time, 1.0 FTE, exempt position, 12 months

All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application.