Head Swim Coach & Director of Aquatics

The Head Swim Coach works closely with the Director of Athletics in regards to the Athletic Department policies and procedures as they relate to the student-athletes team experience at Sweet Briar College. Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the department and the Institution, as well as the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) and any other authorities that affect the intercollegiate athletic program.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Direct and implement all aspects of the womens swim program; provide learning opportunities that challenge and support student-athletes to reach their full potential.
• Support student-athlete academic and athletic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement.
• Direct team development, training, and strategy in practice and competition, recruit prospective students who will positively represent Sweet Briar College; make a competitive schedule.
• Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the department and the Institution, as well as the rules and regulations of the NCAA, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) and any other authorities that affect the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Manage team budget.
• Motivate student-athletes to perform to maximum levels.
• Assists with conditioning and training of team members in conjunction with sport skills training.
• Utilizes sound teaching techniques in the preparation of meets and practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Must adhere to the philosophy of Sweet Briar College and NCAA Division III rules.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Lifeguarding certification at the instructor level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience coaching/participation at the collegiate level swimming.
• Demonstrated ability and passion to teach swim skills to a range of experience levels.
• Strong commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy.
• Motivation and skill in recruiting prospective student-athletes.
• Willingness to fundraise.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the Sweet Briar College community.