Head Men’s & Women’s Swim & Dive Coach

The Head Swimming & Diving Coach is responsible for all phases of a highly competitive NCAA Division II swimming & diving program including, but not limited, practice and meet preparation, recruiting, hiring and supervision of assistant coaches, budget management, alumni and public relations, and adherence to the rules of the NCAA, the Conference, and Fresno Pacific University.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and maintains a swimming & diving program that is athletically competitive within NCAA Division II.
• Works to maintain an atmosphere within the swimming & diving program that is consistent with the mission of Fresno Pacific University, including the active demonstration and modeling of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Operates the program within the mission, policies, bylaws, regulations, and interpretations of Fresno Pacific University, the Department of Athletics, and the NCAA Division II.
• Actively engages the members of the program in meaningful and impactful community service and community engagement.
• Actively guides and mentor’s student-athletes into successful life patterns and choices including those represented by the faith and life commitments of the University.
• Actively supports and monitors the academic progress of student-athletes, resulting in high GPAs, graduation rates and retention rates.
• Is responsible for all administrative aspects of the program including scheduling, off-season conditioning, program equipment, program budget, and the direction of FPU-identified athletic/sport camps.
• Oversees, organizes, and conducts effective practice sessions including sessions involving individual work.
• Oversees, organizes, and conducts an effective recruitment strategy that, in good faith, focuses on student-athletes who are eligible within NCAA Division II and who understand and agree to abide by the faith and life commitments of the University.
• Actively supports and engages in fundraising efforts for the program, the Sunbird Club, and other FPU fundraising efforts as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in coaching within swim and dive.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Expressed commitment to NCAA legislation and compliance.
• Proven commitment to athletic and academic success.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.