Head Men's and Women's Swim Coach

Warren Wilson College invites applications for the Head Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach. We are seeking an enthusiastic, driven individual with the right aptitude and experience to recruit students for our swimming program. The individual in this role will also be responsible for motivating, and supporting student athletes, and creating a strong team performance and culture. Competitive applicants should have proven success in both coaching and recruiting in the sport of swimming, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. The primary areas of responsibility for this position include oversight and operation of the Men’s and Women’s Swim Teams including all aspects of coaching, recruiting, scheduling, and collaboration of off-campus pool space for practice, within the policies and philosophy of Warren Wilson College. This position is a full-time benefit eligible role. The individual in this role is required to travel and work frequently during evenings and weekends.

Our mission:

Warren Wilson College, rooted in liberal arts education, is committed to providing educational programs that prepare graduates to engage in groundbreaking scholarship and creative work; pursue meaningful careers with professionalism; and lead purposeful lives dedicated to fostering a just, equitable, and sustainable world. Toward that end, the College utilizes an innovative educational approach that intentionally integrates academics and experiential learning (through campus work and community engagement) for a rich, challenging student experience. Our students matriculate through deliberately scaffolded courses and signature capstone experiences that combine intellectual foundations with experiential skill development and problem solving. In that vein, Warren Wilson College is committed to fostering students’ curiosity, empathy, and integrity by providing them with a variety of perspectives, mentors and role models.

To fulfill this mission, the College, through its Strategic Imperative for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), is embarking on institutional initiatives that infuse DEI into all aspects of its functioning. Specifically, the College is unwavering in our commitment to the dignity of all people – particularly those populations who have been both historically oppressed and continue to experience systemic oppression. While we value the breadth of diversity necessary for a rich campus culture, we also recognize the particular challenge and opportunity for growth and leadership around race, noting that such a focus necessarily intersects with deepening efforts around other aspects of identity. We are committed to a culture of educational access and ensuring that students and employees from a diverse range of identities and experiences will thrive in this community. Fully living out this commitment involves incorporating DEI knowledge, skills, and practices in all academic programs and administrative capacities to advance inclusive excellence at all levels of the College. In alignment with our DEI commitment, we welcome and invite applicants who desire to, and possess the skills and experience to, advance this work. We welcome applications from members of racial/ethnic underrepresented groups (e.g., BIPOC/people of the global majority) and individuals who have experience working with diverse student populations (e.g., racial/ethnic, income, immigration status, sexual orientation/gender identification, etc.).

Interested individuals should read further to learn more about the qualifications and job responsibilities for this full-time, exempt position. Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter, in a PDF or Word document format. The cover letter should describe your experience working with people from a diverse range of identities and experiences, and address any involvement in previous DEI training or initiatives. All applications must be received electronically.

First consideration will be given to candidates who apply by 5pm EST on April 19, 2022. Please be aware no relocation assistance is available for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of coaching or related athletic experience, OR two plus years competing in swimming at collegiate level.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the sport of swimming.
• Evidence of team-building skills focusing on communication and positive interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from a diverse range of identities and experiences.
• Current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use or ability to obtain certifications upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• More than two years of coaching or related athletic experience, which include program development and collegiate coaching.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and coach student-athletes.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching

• Demonstrate a commitment to the College’s mission and the mission of the Athletic Department.
• Schedule intercollegiate contests. Considerations include any Warren Wilson community event, travel time, competition between like opponents, and realistic demands placed on student-athletes.
• Plan and implement a systematic recruiting program under the direction of the Athletic Director and Vice President of Admissions. Additionally, reach annual recruiting goals/quotas.
• Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes who are capable of academic, athletic, and social success in a competitive academic, athletic, and work environment through visits, scouting, phone calls, correspondence, camps, and clinics to meet established roster goals.
• Must work on campus unless traveling for approved strategic recruiting initiatives/trips.
• Build and promote a team culture conducive to academic and athletic excellence.
• Create a high standard of athletic training, leadership, preparation, competition, exercise, and skill development for all student-athletes.
• Ensures compliance with all NCAA and College rules and regulations.
• Assist with game management and building operations as needed.
• Hire and supervise a part-time assistant coach, as approved.
• Attend department meetings, home and away athletic events as required.

Program and Budget Management

• Organize and maintain all travel operations including scheduling, budgeting, driving, and proper management of student-athletes.
• Utilize recruiting software and maintain a database.
• Oversee and manage the team budget while being fiscally responsible.
• Reconcile credit card statements, collect and submit all departmental check requests to the office of administration and finance.
• Maintain and inventory all tennis team college assets.
• Maintain appropriate office hours and files.

Communications and Collaboration

• Work effectively with student-athletes, staff, faculty, and administrators through good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Represent the college in an appropriate and professional manner at all times.
• Assist in building relations with the WWC alumni.
• Maintain a professional appearance when representing the college.
• Establish a working and coaching presence in the athletic offices.
• Assist with game management and building operations as needed.
• Attend department meetings, home and away athletic events as required.

Other duties as assigned.