Director of the Men’s and Women’s Swimming Program

Details

Posted: 20-Jun-25

Location: Bakersfield, California

Type: Full-time

Salary: Dependent on experience

Categories

Coaching

Coaching - Swimming & Diving

Sector

Collegiate Sports

Required Education

Some College

The Director of the Men’s and Women’s Swimming Program will provide a clear vision for the program that is consistent with the traditions and mission of the University and the Athletics Department. Under the administrative direction of the Director of Athletics or his/her designee, the Director of the Men’s and Women’s Swimming Program will support and enhance the mission of the University Athletics Department. The incumbent will be responsible for the overall management and administration of the CSUB Men’s and Women’s Swimming Program, implementation of and compliance with the budget of the program, and the recruiting, training, supervision, evaluation, and performance of student-athletes and coaching staff.

Duties And Responsibilities

Swimming Program Administration

• Responsible for the management and administration of the CSUB intercollegiate men’s and women’s swimming program that competes regularly in the Big West Conference.
• Represent the program internally and externally with entities including, but not limited to, faculty and staff, admissions, friends and family of swimming, fans, donors, and the Bakersfield community.
• Improve and set goals for the swimming program.
• Develop new ideas within the framework and philosophies of the department.
• Provide an atmosphere for positive learning, be well informed on latest trends, techniques, and strategies.
• Organize, supervise, coordinate, and employ sound coaching techniques and practices.
• Teach and develop sport specific skills and coaching strategies that enhance the athletic performance of student-athletes in practice and competition.
• Support the conditioning and training of student-athletes in conjunction with the strength/weight staff, the athletic training staff and team physicians.
• Emphasize academic success and retention to enhance graduation rates and the academic progress rate (APR).
• Be reasonably available to, and work professionally with, the media as well as cooperatively with the University and Department staff members.
• Responsible for effective allocation of athletic scholarships to student-athletes within NCAA rules and parameters established by the Department of Athletics.
  
  

Program Budget

• Develop and administer program budget, preparing data and reports, as necessary.
• Manage program budget, travel, and equipment logistics with department administration.
• Remain within budget allocation.
• Assist in revenue generation and fund-raising activities.
  
  

Compliance

• Organize, manage, and direct the men’s and women’s swimming program effectively by advocating for and complying with all applicable university, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and Big West Conference rules.
• Abide and comply with the constitution, bylaws, rules, and interpretation of the NCAA.
• Ensure that public statements remain complimentary regarding the athletics program and the University.
  
  

Personnel Management

• Recruit quality student-athletes in compliance with the institution's recruitment policy, and develop and enforce discipline through written team rules, Department of Athletics' code of conduct and university rules. policies and standards.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit academically qualified student-athletes and monitor their academic progress.
• Recruit, supervise, develop and evaluate Assistant Coaches, ensuring that the program is operated in compliance with NCAA, Conference and University rules.
• Promote student-athletes' personal development, high academic achievement, and full participation in all aspects of university life.
• Prioritize student-athletes' academic and general welfare.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education which is accredited by one of the six US regional accrediting associations or by an equivalent international institution of higher education. Minimum of four (4) years’ experience coaching swimming at the NCAA or professional level.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Ability to travel and work on weekends
• Ability to perform all duties with integrity and professionalism
• Ability to achieve team performance and success within the conference, regionally and nationally.
• Ability to identify and recruit quality student-athletes, along with a strong desire to teach, coach and mentor a group of diverse young men and women.
• Thorough knowledge of and commitment to the enforcement of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to act as a mentor and exercise leadership
• Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership.
• Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative, service-oriented and communicative approach.
• Ability to support the department's commitment to gender equity and ethnic diversity.
• Ability to oversee academic status and enhancement of NCAA academic progress rates and federal graduation rates.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the media.
• Ability to demonstrate a coaching philosophy that aligns with the mission, vision and values of CSUB and the Athletic Department.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills: ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time­sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to work occasional holidays and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Experience coaching collegiate swimming at the NCAA Division I level.
• Previous head coaching experience.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment
  
  

Compensation: Salary is competitive and commensurate with skills and experience.

CSU Classification Hiring Range: $7,830-$12,771/Monthly

Application: Position will remain open until filled. Please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 references with phone numbers and email addresses to:

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About California State University, Bakersfield

California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), founded in 1970, is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. CSUB's service area covers nearly 25,000 square miles and is home to a socially and ethnically diverse population of over 11,000 students. CSUB is the only four-year degree-granting institution within a 100-mile radius. Due to this, CSUB has a vital role in educational obtainment, economic development, and quality of life within the region. The accolades CSUB has received include Washington Monthly's #2 Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges (2018), Washington Monthly's #6 Best Affordable Elite Colleges and# 17 out of 200 for Graduate Schools, and "A Top Public School" by US News and World Report (2019). CSUB serves 9,800 undergraduate students and 1,400 graduate, credential, and post-baccalaureate students. 63.5% of CSUB’s students are Hispanic/Latinx, 4.9% are African American, 0.2% are Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 0.5% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, 7.1 % are Asian, and 2.3% are multiracial. CSUB is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Commitment to Diversity: The Department of Athletics w...ithin the Division of Student Affairs at CSUB is committed to academic and inclusive excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. School Information: The University enrolls approximately 11,000 students and is in the Southern San Joaquin Valley with a surrounding population of nearly 450,000. Department Information: CSUB Athletics develops Champions for Life through a commitment to Academic Excellence, an outstanding student-athlete experience, competitive success, and community engagement.

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