Club Sport Coach-Swim

Elon University; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Elon University’s Campus Recreation is seeking a Head Coach for Club Swim to lead the program, supervise practices and competitions, and guide student athletes. This part-time role requires evening and weekend commitments; the coach coordinates with Admissions to recruit athletes and collaborates with University Advancement on fundraising goals while promoting the university’s positive representation.

As part of a student-led club sport framework, the coach will manage operations, coordinate

Qualifications

• Rules knowledge and regulations of league and requirements.
• Previous experience as a player or coach.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and supervises club swim activities, promoting skill development and sportsmanship.
• Coordinates home and away competitions and tournaments.
• Coordinates with Admissions to recruit student athletes and with University Advancement for fundraising.
• Works evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

Coaching experience

Program leadership

Recruiting coordination

Job description

Club Sport Coach-Swim

Location: Elon Campus

Title: Club Sport Coach-Swim

Position Type: Staff Part-Time

Days Per Week: varies based on practice and game schedules

VP Area: Student Life

Department: Campus Recreation

Location: Elon Campus

Position Summary

The Head Coach for the Club Swim is a member of the Campus Recreation staff in the Division of Student Life and serves as the primary coach and leader for the program. Club sports teams at Elon are student organizations, run by student leaders who manage many aspects of organization operations. Club sports programs promote student development, engaging co-curricular experiences, high-level athletic competition, and positive representation of the university. As part of a broader initiative to advance club sports at the university, the Club Swim Head Coach will serve as the team coach, coordinate administrative aspects of program operations, work closely with Admissions to recruit student athletes (in coordination with Admissions), and achieve important fundraising goals (in coordination with University Advancement). This position requires evening and weekend work.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
• Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires rules knowledge and regulations of league and requirements.
• Previous experience as a player or coach.

Job Duties

• Coaching
  • Manage and supervise sport activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
  • Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
  • Work with the members of the club to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall development of student athletes whose abilities range from beginner to experienced.
• Administrative
  • Responsible for coordinating home and away competitions as well as tournaments.
  • Communication with constituents, parents/alumni, athletic trainer, club sports department, and vendors to ensure team is well supported.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director for Competitive Sports.
• Recruiting and Fundraising
  • Partner with Admissions to recruit student athletes and meet established targets for team size.
  • Assist the team in fundraising efforts throughout the year, in coordination with University Advancement.