Job Title: Assistant Swimming and Triathlon Coach
Department: Athletics
Prepared Date: May 2, 2024
SUMMARY:
Serve as full-time Assistant Swim and Triathlon Coach for NCAA Division III member of the CCIW. The individual hired will be responsible for assisting the Director of Swimming and Triathlon in all phases of the Division III swimming and triathlon program. Must understand and uphold college, conference and NCAA rules and regulations with an emphasis on recruiting highly qualified prospective student-athletes. Additional responsibilities include assisting with comprehensive training program, management and staffing for the Natatorium, as well as assisting with the additional swim and triathlon team needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Recruiting academically qualified athletes who will be successful at Millikin University/
- Working with Director of Swimming and Triathlon to develop comprehensive training program, water and dryland, for swimmers from novice to advanced levels.
- Assisting with planning and implementing home meets including set up and staffing.
- Coordinating a creating social media content and communication plan.
- Position includes travel with and for the team – some travel may include driving University vehicles.
- Support the academic efforts and success of all athletes including study hours and connecting athletes to tutoring or other support services.
- Assist with planning and implementing fundraising and team building efforts to support operations of the program.
- Aquatics facilities duties may include reporting maintenance, scheduling special events, and scheduling/managing student lifeguards.
- Commit to fostering a positive and engaging culture among swim and triathlon team members.
- Additional job-related duties as required by the supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance, demeanor, team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork. Highly organized, with the ability to plan, execute and multitask to meet deadlines. Must have a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Minimum Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Past competitive swim and/or coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level, highly desired.
- Strong communication and evidence of administrative/task completion skills expected.
- Valid driver’s license required as travel is necessary for the position.
- Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR and First Aid is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The Athletics Department at Millikin University is devoted to student success from enrollment to commencement. We are dynamic, agile, and culturally responsive. We guide, support, and, on occasion, challenge students as they develop, refine, and pursue their academic, career, and personal endeavors. All staff are responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful, and caring environment for student-athletes, colleagues, and visitors.
WORKING CONDITIONS Typical working conditions found in most athletic scenarios. Flexibility to work an untraditional work schedule. Ability to travel with the team, either by vehicle or plane. May required periodic overnight travel. Occasionally sitting at a desk or table; occasional lifting 25 lbs. or more. Constant standing; hearing and visual acuity within normal range; ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch occasionally; high degree of mobility required. Dexterity to operate a keyboard. Outdoor exposure to all types of weather.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Communicates effectively and appropriately. Gets along and cooperates with co-workers and appropriately interacts with others. Participates and functions as an effective member of the team.
CONFIDENTIALITY Exchanges university information with others only on a "need to know" basis.
ATTENDANCE Promptly arrives for the designated shift. Follows all applicable policies regarding schedules, attendance, and organizational requirements. May involve longer days, weekends, and off shifts as required to successfully perform job duties. Excessive absenteeism will hinder successful job performance.
SAFETY Understands and always uses safe practices. Reports all unsafe conditions to Public Safety immediately. Assures all equipment functions properly before use. Knows and adheres to all safety and fire prevention rules and regulations. Knows location and use of personal protective equipment, fire plan, SDS and Disaster Plan.
UNIVERSAL ACCOUNTABILITY Provides excellent service to all customers striving to exceed their expectations. Demonstrates courtesy, compassion, and respect. Is thoroughly committed to the mission and vision of Millikin University.