Full-Time Head Swim Coach/Aquatics Director/Athletic Diversity Inclusion Designee

Search Number	# ALT 120
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Staff

Type	Full-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	The coaching position involves all aspects of the operation of an NCAA DIII swim program. The aquatics director’s role involves oversight of the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and administration of the college’s aquatics facility. The Swim Coach and Aquatics Director reports to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for all areas of coaching, recruiting, and administering of our Division III Swimming (and Diving) program, while also acting as the director of aquatic operations for the college. The Athletic Diversity Inclusion Designee is a position for all NCAA member institutions that have signed the Presidential Pledge. The ADID is a staff member designated by the chancellor/president or commissioner (or their proxy), who serves as the conduit for information related to national-, local- and campus-level issues of diversity and inclusion and supports diverse and inclusive practices related to athletics (gender equity and Title IX as it pertains to athletics are also included within this role. The ADID is charged with facilitating the education of all Athletics employees and Student-Athletes on Title IX and sexual assault prevention.

Overview

The coaching position involves all aspects of the operation of an NCAA DIII swim program. The aquatics director’s role involves oversight of the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and administration of the college’s aquatics facility.

The Swim Coach and Aquatics Director reports to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for all areas of coaching, recruiting, and administering of our Division III Swimming (and Diving) program, while also acting as the director of aquatic operations for the college.

The Athletic Diversity Inclusion Designee is a position for all NCAA member institutions that have signed the Presidential Pledge. The ADID is a staff member designated by the chancellor/president or commissioner (or their proxy), who serves as the conduit for information related to national-, local- and campus-level issues of diversity and inclusion and supports diverse and inclusive practices related to athletics (gender equity and Title IX as it pertains to athletics are also included within this role. The ADID is charged with facilitating the education of all Athletics employees and Student-Athletes on Title IX and sexual assault prevention.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	This position calls for the planning and execution of instructions to student-athletes in the water and in dry-land training in preparation for collegiate swimming competitions. The coaching and guidance of student-athletes should follow the philosophy of the NCAA DIII and Albertus Magnus College. It also requires monitoring of student-athlete academic progress. Student-athlete recruitment is required and includes building an active list of recruits along with consistent communication and nurturing of relationships and contacts with the goal to maintain a full and competitive roster of determined student-athletes Planning for practices and preparation for the competition are prime responsibilities of the head coach ensuring there is coordination with the Athletics Office in planning, schedule-making, and equipment acquisition for the team. The role of the aquatics director includes pool scheduling hiring and supervision of lifeguards along with management of the school’s pool maintenance vendor. The Aquatics Director organizes and seeks out groups to rent our aquatics facility as a provided source of income for the school. Certify athletics staff in CPR/First Aid/AED Train and certify new lifeguards. Providing in-service education to currently employed lifeguards.

Essential Functions

This position calls for the planning and execution of instructions to student-athletes in the water and in dry-land training in preparation for collegiate swimming competitions. The coaching and guidance of student-athletes should follow the philosophy of the NCAA DIII and Albertus Magnus College. It also requires monitoring of student-athlete academic progress.
Student-athlete recruitment is required and includes building an active list of recruits along with consistent communication and nurturing of relationships and contacts with the goal to maintain a full and competitive roster of determined student-athletes
Planning for practices and preparation for the competition are prime responsibilities of the head coach ensuring there is coordination with the Athletics Office in planning, schedule-making, and equipment acquisition for the team.
The role of the aquatics director includes pool scheduling hiring and supervision of lifeguards along with management of the school’s pool maintenance vendor.
The Aquatics Director organizes and seeks out groups to rent our aquatics facility as a provided source of income for the school.
Certify athletics staff in CPR/First Aid/AED
Train and certify new lifeguards.
Providing in-service education to currently employed lifeguards.

Qualifications	Current safety certifications (CPR, Lifeguard, First Aid, CPO) (Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor) Valid driver’s license

Special Work Schedule Requirements	12-month, full-time position. Evening and weekend work are expected depending on scheduled athletic events, etc.

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu. Please reference search # in the subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

Albertus Magnus College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Albertus Magnus College to comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons so as to prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment against any employee, intern or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Albertus Magnus College promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity throughout the College. The College forbids all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation.