Graduate Assistant Strength Conditioning Coach Jobs in Springfield, MA

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Athletic Director, The Head Men's & Women's Swim Coach Is responsible for the coaching, dally administrative, and recruiting for the men's and women's swimming program. This position requires the Individual (o serve as the Certified Pool and Spa Operator (CPO) for the college, maintain the pool, and pool area and work closely with the assistant athletic for facilities, programming and management in all areas of aquatics. This position implements a wide variety of day-to-day responsibilities and secondary duties will be assigned from the following areas: sports Information, contest management, intramurals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

+Assistant Head Swim Coach.

+ Student Labor.

+ Student Workers.

+ Lifeguards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Organization, development and administration of all phases of the college athletic
• Establishes overall goals for the athletic program, organizes practice and is responsible for meet management.
• Provides effective supervision of student athletes in practice, competition and life
• Ensures ongoing eligibility of athletes; monitors academic progress and demonstrates a sincere concern for the welfare of student athletes.
• Develops and implements a safe and effective training and competitive environment for student athletes.
• Recruits academically qualified players utilizing current methods
• Serves as a role model to athletes by conducting oneself on and off the court in an ethical, appropriate, professional manner and displaying values that reflect the mission and goals of the College.
• Adheres to/Ensures compliance with NCAA, ECAC, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and Title lX.

• Manages program budget and orders equipment/supplies.
• Select and supervises Assistant Coach(es)
• Serves on committees as needed; attends department meetings as
• Maintain the Pool as the CPO on campus
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Proven ability to relate to student athletes, academic community, student body, off-campus constituents, professional colleagues and the general public,
• Proven administrative, organizational and recruiting skills.
• Ability to use computer software and standard office equipment.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• CPR, first aid, and AED certification required.
• CPO license.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field required, Master's degree preferred.
• Coaching, strength and conditioning, sports information, and athletics administration at the collegiate level preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Use of general office equipment in an office setting.
• Requires an equal amount of standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, climbing multiple levels of stairs, light lifting, near vision and manual dexterity to perform essential functions.
• Requires the ability to travel between buildings on campus with exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• May require driving or traveling to locations in the local and outside the local area on official College business.

Elms College (also known as College of Our Lady of the Elms), a private, Catholic, co-educational liberal

arts institution in Chicopee, Massachusetts, was founded in 1928 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of

Springfield. The institution offers Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctor of Nursing Practice

degrees. Dedicated to non-discriminatory educational practices, the College aims to eliminate barriers to

equal access and treatment for its community. Elms College provides rigorous academic challenges and

fosters a supportive community for students to thrive. Graduates leave Elms College richer, rooted in

faith, educated, compassionate, responsive to civic and social obligations, and capable of adjusting to

change without compromising principle.

Elms College's mission embodies the charism of the founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, including

embracing "the love of neighbor without distinction," and whose Catholic heritage guides our

intellectual l, social, educational, and community endeavors.

Elms College is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of

race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin,

citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Salary/Compensation: $50,000 per year