Pennsylvania Western University

Pennsylvania Western University

Aquatics Director/Assistant Swim Coach

Gunnison, CO, USA · Director · Full-time

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About the role

  • Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Aquatics Director/Assistant Swim Coach.
  • The position reports to the Head Swim Coach and is supported by 10-15 student employees.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain the Colorado Timing System during all home meets.
  • Develop flyers, brochures, and advertisements as needed to promote aquatic programming.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or 4 years of management level experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree required.
  • Knowledge of coaching methods.
  • Ability to travel, including domestic/international air travel, and availability to work days/nights/weekends/holidays.
  • Knowledge of all RMAC Conference and NCAA rules/bylaws.
  • Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student-athletes and the general student body.
  • This includes teaching lifeguarding, CPR, water safety and all other required certifications.
  • Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Associate Athletic Director of Business Operations Kaylee Summers, resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references.

Nice to have

  • Three years collegiate swim coaching experience.
  • Certified Pool Operator
  • Chemical Testing
  • Pool System Operations
  • Swim Programming/Lessons Programming experience
  • Application Procedure: Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs.
  • In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.
  • You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Compensation

  • $40,560 This position is FLSA exempt Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options.

Benefits

  • After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
  • With an average class size of 17, Western's faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education.
  • Living in the valley, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more.

Equal opportunity

  • It is the ongoing policy and practice of Western Colorado University to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants.

This listing is sourced directly from Pennsylvania Western University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.