5% Teach 2 credits of Physical Education activity courses
5% Other Duties: assist head coach with home game management for soccer
Duties And Responsibilities
Assistant Coach Responsibilities include:
Support the head coach in developing and implementing strategies to successfully recruit, yield, mentor, and retain a diverse group of academically and athletically talented student-athletes.
Assist the Aquatics Director throughout the academic year, which may include but are not limited to overseeing the hiring and supervision of lifeguards, ensuring proper pool management and safety protocols, coordinating swim lesson and programming, and obtaining CPO certification.
Assist the head coach in all aspects of running competitive collegiate swimming and diving program.
Assist with recruiting, including: in-person events and tournaments, communication with recruits including over email, text and phone calls. Logging all recruitment activities within the FrontRush recruiting platform.
Organize and manage training programs for assigned groups.
Attend and support team needs at all practices and contests.
Create a team environment which allows all student-athletes to grow and develop as students, as athletes, as leaders, and as individuals.
Promote a culture of health, well-being, and safety in all aspects of the intercollegiate varsity swimming and diving team.
Assist with planning practice/meet day itineraries, as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Summer Pool Responsibilities:
Advertising, hiring, training, and supervising the summer lifeguard staff
Collaborating with Events and Conference Services office in scheduling open swims and conference/camp swims
Working with Facilities Maintenance if there are any pool mechanical or chemical issues
Approving summer lifeguard hours
Game Day Manager Duties
Game Day Manager for select home field hockey games
Other Duties as Assigned:
Participate on Department and College committees as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree; a valid driver’s license; previous collegiate experience whether it be coaching or competing, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to efficiently and effectively carry tasks out to completion; ability to function effectively at a competitive liberal arts NCAA Division III college with highly selective academic standards. This position requires travel for recruiting and working occasional nights and weekends.
Education Experience: A Bachelor’s degree
Contract
This is a one-year, renewable appointment. Decisions on renewal will be made in collaboration with the Director of Athletics/Chair of Physical Education no later than May 15th each year upon completing a performance evaluation.
License/Certifications
Lifeguarding, CPR/AED certification required
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Certification preferred
Certified Pool Operation Certification preferred
Working knowledge of Hy-Tek software and Colorado Training Systems preferred
Valid driver’s license required
Working Conditions
This position requires travel to away contests during the season and to high school/club events, and other opportunities to meet with prospective students. Extended weekend and evening hours especially during the competitive season are expected.
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
Direct reports
Summer lifeguards (temporary/seasonal)
Special Instructions for Applicants
Apply online by application deadline. Application materials must include 1) a cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications, 2) a complete resume or curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for 3 professional references.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Mount Holyoke College complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 413 538-2503.
Mount Holyoke College is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff members. Mount Holyoke seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. In furtherance of institutional excellence, the College encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including faculty, staff, and administration of color, diverse gender identities, first generation college students and individuals who have followed non-traditional pathways to college, and individuals with a demonstrated leadership commitment to including diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Background Checks:
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants:
Apply online; application materials must include:
A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
A complete resume or curriculum vitae
For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.
Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.
Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.
We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Higher Education
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