Head Coach, Men & Women's Swimming

Wecoachsports; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university is seeking a Swimming and Diving Coach who will lead the team, develop student-athletes, and ensure compliance with NCAA guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in collegiate athletics, demonstrated coaching experience, and exemplary interpersonal skills to foster a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (4 years).
• 5+ years of collegiate and/or professional coaching experience required.
• Strong administrative skills for planning and organizing programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Swimming and Diving team within NCAA and University guidelines.
• Plan and implement training practices and techniques.
• Recruit high-potential student-athletes and monitor their academic status.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Administrative Skills

Coaching Techniques

Budget Management

Knowledge of NCAA Rules

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Notre Dame Athletics is committed to building a diverse workforce passionate about maximizing the student-athlete experience. Our pillars of Education; Excellence; Faith; Tradition; and Community guide us in the work we do each day. We are eager to attract, recruit, and retain individuals who positively contribute to a collaborative, inclusive working environment where all may thrive.

Building on the University’s Spirit of Inclusion, we are committed to the work needed to cultivate sustainable progress and change. As a prospective member of Notre Dame Athletics, we encourage you to apply if you embrace, embody, and demonstrate a commitment to the aforementioned values.

This position will be responsible for the leadership and management of the University of Notre Dame Swimming and Diving team within established University, NCAA and ACC guidelines. Create a positive team culture to develop student-athletes to be successful in all aspects of the Notre Dame experience. Plan, schedule and implement team practices using individualized and group training. Teach and develop techniques, skills and strategies that will assist student-athletes in competing at the highest level. Schedule, oversee, and monitor training and conditioning. Direct, train, review and develop Assistant Coaches in functions of coaching, recruiting and program administration. Recruit high potential student-athletes by identifying, contacting, visiting, observing and evaluating candidates. Collect appropriate statistical achievements including the collection of academic data. Closely monitor academic status of current student-athletes on a regular basis in conjunction with Academic Services for Student-Athletes and counsel as appropriate. Be knowledgeable of all services available to support ND student-athletes, and how to access them to the benefit of the student-athletes. Adjust practices and competition plans to satisfy academic needs of student-athletes. Ensure adherence to NCAA and University rules for student-athletes, coaches and staff by compiling phone and time logs, processing required forms, and maintaining current knowledge of all NCAA rules. Comply with ACC conference rules where applicable and participate fully in conference coaches meetings. Plan, maintain, review and organize the team budget of a fully funded program, including the purchasing of equipment, and planning and setting up travel arrangements. Participate in media interviews as needed. Represent the Swimming and Diving team at Head Coach, Compliance and other administrative meetings. Represent University through appropriate public relations guidance. Maintain positive relationships and interactions with the local and alumni communities through guest appearances, alumni club visits, outings and other appropriate engagements.

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (4 years)
- Minimum of 5 years of collegiate and/or professional coaching experience is required.
- Knowledge of NCAA/ACC rules and regulations is a necessity.
- Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills in order to represent the University, student-athletes and staff
- Strong administrative skills in order to plan, organize and implement a quality team and program; diagnostic and strategy techniques needed to prepare athletes for competition