Head Artistic Swimming Coach - Athletics

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Head Artistic Swimming Coach

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Artistic Swimming Coach is responsible for developing and administering a highly competitive artistic swimming program; abiding by University and USA Artistic Swimming rules and regulations; and along with all other Athletics personnel, working towards achieving the objectives of Intercollegiate Athletics. Work is performed under general supervision and performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Director, Athletics

Supervises: Assistant Coach, Graduate Assistant, Student Assistants

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

• Develops and administers a highly competitive artistic swimming program.
• Oversees the artistic swimming roster management goals.
• Coaches the artistic swimming team with sound principles and expert skill and strategies to achieve success.
• Manages all aspects of the team including practices, equipment, facilities, travel, scheduling and competitions.
• Recruits and retains student-athletes who will be academically successful.
• Monitors and encourages student-athletes' academic progress and success to ensure continuing eligibility to participate in competition and to graduate.
• Provides oversight for coordinating, monitoring, and implementing study hall.
• Directs and supervises support staff, such as an assistant coach, a graduate assistant, volunteer assistants, and student assistants, when applicable.
• Coordinates music composition, choreography and routine construction.
• Communicates and works directly with the sports medicine and sports performance staff in the execution of a scientific-based, sports-specific strength and conditioning program and overall student-athlete medical care, abiding by the decisions of the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine and/or the designated Health Care Administrator.
• Monitors, inspects and ensures equipment is maintained to protect the safety of student-athletes and University staff.
• Collaborates with facility and academic personnel in scheduling, preparing and maintaining the indoor pool for practices and competitions.
• Works directly with the Director of Athletics to annually determine the artistic swimming budget.
• Develops and prepares a plan for fundraising activities to supplement budgetary constraints and fulfill desire for participating in national competitions.
• Oversees the management of a fiscally sound budget.
• Supports and participates in the department's commitment to community service.
• Assists with marketing and promoting the artistic swimming program.
• Assists with executing a positive meet day environment.
• Assists with fundraising.
• Assists with alumni relations.
• Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the department, the University, and USA Artistic Swimming with the utmost integrity.
• Works cooperatively with personnel in the Athletics department, attends department meetings and activities, and always represents the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, other higher education institutions, high school and club coaches, media and general public.
• Completes other assigned administrative duties in a timely manner.
• Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Attends seminars, camps, conferences and other professional development opportunities.
• Participates, as appointed, on Intercollegiate Athletics, University, state, regional and national committees.
• Implements Athletics' strategic plan as part of the Division of Student Life's strategic plan in conjunction with the University's strategic plan.
• Collaborates with other entities on campus.
• Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree required.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of four years of experience coaching competitive women's artistic swimming at a four-year institution and/or experience in a highly competitive club system. Collegiate coaching experience strongly preferred. Head coaching experience strongly preferred. Experience supervising staff, volunteers and student assistants preferred. Experience as a former competitive artistic swimmer preferred.

REQUIREMENT

Current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use is preferred at the time of hire and will be required prior to participation in any athletically related activities. Current USA Artistic Swimming Coaching Certificate Program (CCP) Level 1 required. Current SafeSport certification required. Current USA Artistic Swimming membership required. Lifeguard certification or water safety instructor certification required. Valid driver's license and certification as an authorized TWU driver in order to drive on university-related business.

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Demonstrated artistic swimming coaching skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all safety rules and regulations associated with artistic swimming.
• Ability to recruit, teach and motivate a diverse group of student-athletes.
• Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the University, and USA Artistic Swimming.
• Ability to hire and supervise qualified assistants, volunteers and student workers.
• Ability to market and promote TWU Artistic Swimming.
• A proven ability in following directives and being responsible for tasks which have been assigned.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed.
• Ability to attend seminars, meetings and other professional development opportunities at or away from TWU.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.
• Knowledge of management methods and ability to provide administrative guidance within area of responsibility and provide direct training and supervision as needed.
• Ability to apply budgeting and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively - orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel. Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and/or drag approximately 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.

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