Under general supervision, the head coach will plan, organize and direct all activities, duties, and responsibilities of the Women's Swimming program.

Scope of Assignment

• Prepare for all aspects of the season, including organizing practice schedules, assisting in the preparation of the season schedule, budgeting, travel and meals, strength and conditioning, and consulting on equipment purchases.
• Promote leadership in all aspects of the program, including the direction of all assistant coaches and other personnel associated with the team.
• Promote ethical values of honesty and fair play.
• Participate in professional assignments including committee membership and other related activities.
• Actively fundraise and support athletic department functions.
• Attend athletic department meetings.
• Serve as home contest administrator as necessary.
• Teach appropriate KINTM courses.

Responsibilities

Recruiting

• Organize and execute an aggressive recruiting program of district high school student-athletes.
• Recruit students who have a legitimate chance of succeeding academically and socially at the college level.
• Actively participate and support high school visitations, individual contacts with the athlete and their parents, home visits, follow-up correspondence, and campus visits by athletes.
• Articulate recruiting activities with interested four-year coaches.
• Communicate with all prospects informing them of registration procedures and admission testing.

Contact with Four-Year Schools and Professionals

• Contact four-year coaches about present student-athletes who have a desire to attend their institution.
• Respond to correspondence and questionnaires from four-year schools and professional teams that request information about our student-athletes.
• Encourage four-year coaches to visit our campus to recruit our student-athletes.

Public Relations

• Collaborate with public information specialists on all collateral pertaining to the team; speak publicly when invited.
• Respond to requests from the media.

Student Athlete Success

• Monitor student-athletes concerning grades and class schedules.
• Recommend appropriate student resources and services.
• Ensure student-athletes have an educational plan on file to meet appropriate deadlines.
• Monitor weekly, semester, and yearly academic progress of student-athletes.
• Provide encouragement and support to student-athletes, administer appropriate discipline, and, if necessary, dismiss players for misconduct.

Travel

• Submit requests for transportation.
• Assist the Athletic Director or designee in arranging for meals and lodging for trips in a timely manner.
• Prepare trip itinerary for players; complete appropriate forms in a timely manner.

Purchasing Inventories

• Assist in preparing the budget for the sport program; maintain and stay within the budget.
• Assist the equipment person with inventory; check inventory; and make recommendations for annual equipment/uniform purchases.

Professional Growth

• Attend staff meetings and conference and state coaches' meetings.
• Attend coaching clinics.
• Keep abreast of current literature in the field.
• Maintain membership and participate in meetings at the local and state coaches associations.
• Provide the Athletic Director with an end-of-season summary.

Other Duties

• Ensure that each student-athlete completes a physical exam.
• Communicate with the Athletic Trainer regarding injuries/treatment.
• Ensure student-athletes submit eligibility forms and records by established deadlines.
• Assist student-athletes with meeting eligibility requirements and attend initial eligibility meetings.
• Provide leadership in articulating the athletic program to the Governing Board, administration, community, faculty, and students.
• Collaborate with athletic support personnel as required.
• Pass annual CCCAA compliance examination.
• Attend Athletic Department in-service and other required campus community functions.
• Possess a valid California Driver License at all times.
• Drive District vehicles as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience; or
• Any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college environment. The professional experience required must be directly related to the assignment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND master’s degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education recreation administration, or physical therapy.
• Experience coaching, preferably at the collegiate level.

Additional Information

Special Conditions

• Working months: January through May

Application Process Chaffey College utilizes an online electronic application system. The application can be accessed at Chaffey College Careers. The application must be completely filled out in detail and clearly show that you meet the qualifications as set forth in the announcement, and you must upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of Transcripts (Transcripts must indicate degree earned/conferred—photocopies or computer printouts are acceptable. Transcripts of all degrees applicable to meeting the minimum qualifications for this position must be included. Copies of diplomas/degrees are NOT acceptable in lieu of transcripts. Official sealed transcripts will be required upon hire.)
• International transcripts must be transcribed and evaluated in English by a bona fide evaluation service. Educational requirements must be met on or before the closing date.

Conditions of Employment This is a seasonal, 5-month, January through May, professional expert position located at the Rancho Cucamonga Campus. Starting salary of Step A, $3,795/month. Being able and ready to work in-person with Chaffey students, Chaffey employees, or other members of the Chaffey community/Chaffey partners/Chaffey contractors is an essential function of this job.