Head Swimming Coach and Aquatics Director

Responsible for the overall management of Colorado College's competitive Division III Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving program to include coaching, training, recruiting and providing leadership while upholding the mission of the department and the institution.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit and retain prospective student athletes while adhering to the philosophy of Colorado College and the appropriate NCAA Division III and conference rules.
• Effectively teach, coach and train student-athletes to help facilitate their improvement as athletes and as people.
• Work with your sport administrator in consultation with the Director of Athletics to identify clear vision, strategy and goals for the Swim and Dive program.
• Administer the Swim and Dive program within the rules and policies of Colorado College, the conference and the NCAA, and conduct the program within the high ethical standards of the college and the Athletics Department.
• Work with the sport administrator and the budget manager to prepare and manage the annual budget with the goal of operating a balanced budget.
• Organize and administer the appropriate pre-season, in-season, and post-season duties to include but not limited to scheduling, making travel arrangements and contracting officials for home competition.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree plus a minimum of three years of swim coaching experience at the collegiate or comparable level; experience with effective leadership, coaching and recruiting skills; excellent communication, interpersonal and managerial skills; demonstrated ability to recruit qualified student-athletes, and ability to teach and mentor a diverse student body.
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license and a driving record that is insurable by Colorado Colleges motor vehicle insurance carrier.
• Must be able to travel extensively, via ground transportation as well as air travel.