Head Coach, Diving (Part-Time)

Position Title:

Head Coach, Diving (Part-Time)

Department/School:

Athletics

Salary/Pay Rate:

$16.00/hour

Job Summary:

The Athletics Department at Marist University invites applications for a part-time, 12-month position as the Men’s and Women’s Head Diving Coach. This part-time position is responsible for leading all phases of the program in accordance with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, MAAC and Marist University. The Head Diving Coach’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruiting qualified student-athletes who can compete in a highly selective academic environment; supporting the academic progress of student-athletes; preparing and managing the budget; scheduling and conducting practice sessions; and implementing strategies for developing and motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels.

Minimum Qualifications:

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Position Title:

Head Coach, Diving (Part-Time)

Department/School:

Athletics

Salary/Pay Rate:

$16.00/hour

Job Summary:

The Athletics Department at Marist University invites applications for a part-time, 12-month position as the Men’s and Women’s Head Diving Coach. This part-time position is responsible for leading all phases of the program in accordance with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, MAAC and Marist University. The Head Diving Coach’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruiting qualified student-athletes who can compete in a highly selective academic environment; supporting the academic progress of student-athletes; preparing and managing the budget; scheduling and conducting practice sessions; and implementing strategies for developing and motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Collegiate experience as a student-athlete or coach

Essential Functions:

• Evaluation and recruitment of qualified student athletes with the potential for academic and athletic success.
• Oversee the plan for each men’s and women’s diving season, including competitive schedule and practices, i.e., scheduling facilities, administration of practice schedule, overseeing travel arrangements for away competition, any necessary communication with officials.
• Ensure compliance of the program with all NCAA, MAAC and Marist University rules, regulations, and policies.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of assistant coaches in recruiting, team management and practice and game planning.
• Manage operating budget for diving program. Determine fiscal requirements and prepare budgetary recommendations; monitor, verify and reconcile expenditures of budgeted funds.
• Assist as needed to raise funds to support the men’s and women’s swimming program and Department.
• Take part in scheduled compliance education sessions. Maintain Lifeguard Certification.
• Attend and participate, in full regalia, the undergraduate commencement ceremonies at the end of each academic year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• 1-3 years relevant work experience

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

Benefits:

The position is not eligible for University sponsored benefits.

About the Department/School:

A conference leader in athletic and academic success, the Marist University Department of Athletics sponsors 23 Division I sports that compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and the Pioneer Football League (PFL – Football Championship Subdivision). In its history, Marist is the MAAC all-time leader in conference championships and overall Commissioner’s Cups, an award that celebrates overall excellence and athletic achievement. The Red Foxes have led the conference in MAAC Academic Honor Roll for 17 straight seasons.

The Athletics Program is committed to be competitive at the NCAA Division I or other member conference level, to offer equitable opportunities to all students and staff, and to advance their welfare, health, and safety.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Part-time

Classification:

Administrative (Hourly)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, Evenings and Weekends

Hours per Week:

29

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.

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