Head Coach – Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving

Manhattan College, an NCAA Division I institution and member of the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), is seeking applications for a vacant full-time position of Head Swimming and Diving Coach. The successful candidate is responsible for all aspects in leading a competitive NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving program to include, but not limited to: recruitment of qualified student-athletes, hiring and supervision of assistant coaches, scheduling, coaching of meets and practices, successful management of program budgets, fundraising, support student-athlete academic success, and develop championship teams while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must demonstrate the ability to recruit, retain and coach student-athletes.
• Market and promote the Manhattan College Swimming and Diving program.
• Must exhibit leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student athletes and staff.
• Must be a team player and have ability to support and assist other employees.
• Develop a positive atmosphere for the program both internally and externally within the athletic department and College.
• Managing and directing the program to include recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes.
• Hiring, supervision, and evaluation of assistant coaches.
• Meet and practice scheduling, direction of all practices, teaching and demonstrating coaching skills.
• Successful management of program budgets and fundraising.
• Supporting student-athlete academic success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of swimming and diving college coaching experience preferred
• Assertive, outgoing, hard-working and resourceful.
• Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships and create partnerships with a wide range of constituent groups.
• Working knowledge of NCAA and MAAC rules and regulations.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Required to travel and the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong attention to detail and keep specific timelines.