Head Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving

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Job Summary

California Institute of Technology seeks a Head Coach for our improving Swimming and Diving program. Located in Pasadena, California, Caltech is the world’s leading STEM research institute and is a truly remarkable and rigorous university. With 975 undergraduate students, Caltech boasts 18 intercollegiate teams in the strong D3 Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, arguably one of the best swimming conferences in the country.

The Head Coach of Swimming and Diving is responsible for administering all aspects of the sport program including: coaching, recruiting, game scheduling, student development, committee participation, and budget management, compliance with NCAA D3, and conference rules/regulations and community building. The head coach will teach in the physical education curriculum. The head coach is also responsible to participate as a member of the college community and with all collaborative departmental functions as needed.

This is a full time exempt position with excellent benefits, vacation, retirement and continuing education support.

Job Duties

• Demonstrate excellent teaching and coaching competencies with regard to:(a) sport skill instruction (b) motivation © tactical strategies (d) physical training and fitness in practices and contests.
• Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Conference, Institute, and Department of Athletics rules, policies and expectations including commitment to lifelong learning, sportsmanship on and off the field of play, positive leadership and the desire and ability to act as a positive role model and representative of the Institute at all times. You will comply with all department, college, conference and NCAA regulations.
• Design and execute a competitive schedule for intercollegiate contests (including practice planning) that maximizes individual and collective student-athlete development and performance; prioritizing conference play within an academically rigorous educational experience. Create team results that are competitive within the SCIAC regular season on a consistent basis.
• Successful recruitment, matriculation, retention and graduation of student-athletes capable of attaining the baccalaureate degree in sufficient quantity to maintain a team roster appropriate for competitive success. Recruitment activities include but are not limited to: identification and evaluation of prospects, communication strategy, record keeping, hosting campus visits, traveling to market the Institute when needed.
• Provide student-athletes with opportunities that allow for social, emotional, and academic development, in addition to athletic success through close interpersonal guidance, mentoring and counseling.
• Manage a cost-effective and administratively efficient sport program working at or within operational budget on an annual basis, includes purchasing, inventory and control of sports equipment and uniforms, management of team travel and effective national recruitment program.
• Participate in whole department and sport specific marketing, public relations, civic and community outreach and fundraising/friend raising activities.
• Supervise part time and volunteer coaches under California law and NCAA regulations.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all constituents including department colleagues, administration, faculty and other college personnel in the spirit of integration and community with a common mission.
• Includes collaboration with service/support functions such as SID, equipment and ATC.
• Demonstrate positive and effective communication in all aspects of job; including writing, speaking, listening, and non-verbal skills.
• Teach a variety of beginner physical education classes, up to one per term, (depending on in or out of season) in our required undergraduate physical education curriculum.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Recreation and Instruction which may include but are not limited to: game or facility supervision duties, including facility care and maintenance.
  
  

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Tasks Include But Are Not Limited To

• Lifting, carrying, loading sport specific equipment of at least 50lbs.
• Set up and tear down of sports contest support equipment.
• Some care and maintenance of sport specific or general athletic facilities.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• 4-year undergraduate degree.
• Organized coaching experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, judgement and integrity.
• Strong computing skills including database manipulation, email and calendar savvy.
• The ability to teach through use of physical instruction as well as images and emerging technologies.
• Passion and ability for personal growth and learning.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field, collegiate sports playing experience, assistant/head collegiate coaching experience.
  
  

Required Documents

• Resume.
• Cover Letter.
  
  

Hiring Range

$77,000 - $81,000 Per Year

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Disability Accommodations

Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.

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