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

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To prevent the infection and spread of COVID-19 and as an integral part of our public health and safety measures, Wheaton College requires that all successful applicants hired provide proof of full vaccination and one booster for COVID-19 at the time of employment, unless an exemption from this policy is requested and approved. Applicants believing that they need an accommodation of this policy because of a disability, medical condition, or sincerely-held religious belief should inform the Office of Human Resources after an offer of employment is extended.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number: 0600995
Position Title: Head Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Coach
FLSA: Exempt
Job Type: Full-Time
Staff Term: 10 Months
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates): Hours vary, nights and weekends required
Academic Year Schedule (dates): August-June
Faculty Term:
Position Type: Staff
Department: Athletics
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Wheaton College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Norton, Massachusetts, is looking for a motivated, energetic, passionate, and caring individual to lead our men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs. 

The Head Coach prepares the team for a full intercollegiate varsity season. Develop a recruiting plan and evaluate and identify qualified student-athletes. Prepare and manage operating, recruiting, and fundraising budgets. Work with local high schools and clubs to organize and execute pool rentals. Commitment to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the holistic development of the student-athlete. Serve in an administrative capacity and have a secondary duty as directed by the Athletic Administration. Comply with all NCAA Division III, NEWMAC, and Wheaton College rules and regulations.

Essential Responsibilities:

1) Organize and conduct team practices to prepare the team for competition. Travel locally, regionally, and nationally for any regular or post-season events.

2) Oversee the student-athlete’s academic progress and be available for consultation and support for overall student-athlete well-being.

3) Develop and execute a recruiting plan for prospective student-athletes.

4) Create and implement a plan of engagement and communication with alumni and fundraising initiatives.

5) Serve in an administrative capacity as needed, including but not limited to overseeing fall and spring game management, budget management, full-time and part-time assistant supervision, as well as serving on department and campus-wide committees.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 2-4 years of collegiate coaching experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends throughout the year to accomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field.
  • Commitment to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the development of students around their education, cultural diversity, mental health awareness, and healthy masculinity.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree, collegiate swimming or diving experience, and 3-5 years of head coaching experience preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience.
Physical Demands
Individuals must possess the skills and abilities or be able to teach and demonstrate all aspects of the sport they are coaching. The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to work evenings and weekends. Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement
Wheaton is a private coeducational liberal arts college within easy
commuting distance of Boston and Providence. We have nearly 1,700
undergraduates from 40 U.S. States and more than 70 countries. Nearly 23%
of our undergraduates are U.S. students of color and 11% are international
citizens. Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the
basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic
information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich
an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the
College actively encourages applications from women and members of
underrepresented groups.
Posting Date: 04/03/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled No
Contact(s):

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206
Contact Email: careers@wheatoncollege.edu
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Special Instructions to Candidates:
To prevent the infection and spread of COVID-19 and as an integral part of our public health and safety measures, Wheaton College requires that all successful applicants hired provide proof of full vaccination and one booster for COVID-19 at the time of employment, unless an exemption from this policy is requested and approved. Applicants believing that they need an accommodation of this policy because of a disability, medical condition, or sincerely-held religious belief should inform the Office of Human Resources after an offer of employment is extended.

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