Job Details

Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach

Position Number: 6386174
Location: New York, New York
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach

Women's Swimming Diving, Rose Hill

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents

A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head Coach, Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving, the Assistant Coach will assist with coaching, teaching, instructing, planning, and recruiting for the women's and men's swimming programs. They manage the daily aquatic operations of the Messmore Swimming Pool.

This position requires frequent travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

Assists in skill instruction and student-athlete development both on and off the field.

Evaluates, identifies, and recruits quality student-athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10, and NCAA regulations and policies. Complies with all NCAA, Atlantic 10, and University rules and regulations.

Assists the head coach with administrative operations of the program as needed.

Trains, schedules, and supervises lifeguards.

Organizes and coordinates the schedule for the Messmore Swimming Pool for M/W Swim & Dive, Water Polo, open swim, and more.

Responsible for the Pool Health and Safety Plan.

Works with University Facilities to coordinate and manage a comprehensive program of facility and water sanitation operations, equipment repair, and preventative maintenance.

Monitors pool instrumentation and corrects the chemical feeders, filters, and heating and cooling system as needed.

Ensures pool area cleanliness, monitoring of chemicals, enforcement of safety guidelines, and adherence to all Aquatic Center Rules in conjunction with University Campus Operations.

Maintains users' records daily and hourly, as well as maintenance schedules.

Ensures compliance with all NYC Aquatic regulations and all permits and equipment are up-to-date and code compliant.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Additional Functions

Attends fundraising and community service events upon request to support the program.

Promotes program through social media.

Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a coach or student-athlete or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Lifeguard Certification

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

High-level organizational skills.

Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Docs, and proficiency with social media tools.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications

Coaching experience in an NCAA program.

Valid Driver's License.

Minimum Starting Salary: $55,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $61,500

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9595

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories