| Job Summary: |
To administer a Division I program in the sport of Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving consistent with the policies of Miami University, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and other appropriate governing bodies (i.e. Mid-American Conference).
This position specifically supports the mission of the University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by assisting in institutional compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.
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| Duties/Physical Demands: |
The Head Coach will be responsible for facilitating the academic, athletic, and
overall growth of every swim & dive student-athlete. Additionally, this individual, will work closely
with the Sport Administrator and Athletic Director, to continually assess and elevate
the program's status in the areas of academics, recruiting, budget tracking and reporting, equipment
ordering, marketing/public relations, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, departmental
compliance, alumnae engagement, facility management.
• Plan, organize and direct all activities involved with a Division I swimming & diving program.
• Plan and work cooperatively with the Corwin Nixon Aquatic Center staff with all training and competitions.
• Establishes meet and practice times that minimize academic conflicts yet maximize practice
opportunities within NCAA rules and regulations.
• Develop and monitor the academic progress of students through graduation rates and APR scores.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes of character who can developmentally thrive at Miami University.
• Conduct the swimming & diving program in accordance with all NCAA rules, including attendance at
compliance meetings, appropriate record keeping for recruiting and playing/practice seasons, monitoring eligibility of student-athletes in the program, and assisting in the education of student-athletes about NCAA rules.
• Assembles, develops and evaluates quality assistant coaches in ways that maximize student
development.
• Coordinates all team travel for students and staff for all away contests including plane and bus
transportation, lodging and meals.
• Develop, track, manage and be fiscally responsible for the sport budget.
• Purchase and coordinate sport equipment along with assigned Equipment Manager.
• Work with strength and conditioning staff to develop a program suitable for student-athletes.
• Work alongside the Wellness Services personnel to ensure the physical and mental health and safety of all student-athletes is of utmost importance.
• Process financial aid recommendations as appropriate for the swimming & diving program.
• Monitor the admission process for incoming student-athletes with the Office of Admissions.
• Responsible for working directly with the Camp Director to coordinate swim and dive camps
including recruiting campers and teams to participate.
• Represent the swimming & diving program to outside constituencies (media, civic groups, donor
functions, campus departments, student groups, etc…)
• Participate in departmental activities, including service on committees and attendance at all scheduled required meetings.
• Engage the Miami swimming & diving alumni across the country through a systematic stewardship
process along with the help of the Sports Administrator and University Advancement Office.
• Participate in activities as requested by Miami Athletics Development Office
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| EO/AA Statement/Clery Act: |
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