About SUNY Maritime College:

SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.

The State University of New York Maritime College is an undergraduate and graduate institution focused on engineering, business, science, and maritime transportation. SUNY Maritime College was founded in 1874 and holds the distinction of being the first and largest maritime school in the United States. The College proudly supports twenty varsity sport teams represented by eight different athletic conferences. The College is located at historic Fort Schuyler in Throggs Neck, New York, just 14 miles from midtown Manhattan.

Facts-at-a-Glance

Founded 1874

• A four-year college of the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY)
• Total enrollment: over 1850 students, including 1250 members of the Regiment of Cadets
• The oldest and largest maritime college in the country
• Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture programs are ABET accredited
• Home of the Empire State VI, a 17,000 ton, 565-foot training ship
• Cadets travel to at least 12 foreign countries during three Summer Sea Terms
• NCAA Division III member of the Skyline and ECFC, ICSA

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

POSITION DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

Conduct of the men's and women's swimming and diving program that, as a demonstration of quality and success, (1) consistently places in the top 50 percent of its conference, qualifies for conference championship play; (2) maintains an exemplary student-athlete academic success rate (95 percent graduation rate, less than 5 percent academic failure rate, 75 percent retention rate, average GPA 2.5 or better); and (3) demonstrates positive personal development of student-athletes whose behavior and public representation of SUNY Maritime College is exemplary at all times.

Directly supervises: Assistant coach

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a training program that advances individual and team performance skills, to support the achievement of the program's purpose
• Advance each student-athlete's level of knowledge with regard to sport nutrition, biomechanics, exercise science, and sport psychology as it relates to improvement of sport performance
• Design a competitive schedule that maximizes athlete development and performance
• Recruit high-quality athletes capable of performing at desired levels
• Recruit athletes capable of completing the baccalaureate degree and performing academically at levels reflecting program objectives
• Conform to the highest standards of professional conduct regarding compliance with department and institutional policies and procedures and adherence to the rules and regulations of athletic governance organizations of which the institution is a member
• Demonstrate master teaching competencies with regard to (a) sport skill instruction, (b) motivation, and (c) coaching skills during competitive events
• Relate well to administrators, officials, high school coaches, parents, the media, alumni, donors, and the public
• Provide strong leadership in the personal development of student-athletes as demonstrated by high standards of behavior and good public speaking skills of all team members
• Demonstrate a high level of involvement in the personal and academic development of student-athletes through the support of the department's academic and personal development programs serving those student-athletes
• Manage a cost-effective and administratively efficient sport program
• Exhibit good writing and speaking abilities
• Train and supervise assistant coaches toward the end of developing head coach capabilities and supporting all program objectives
• Adhere to department policy regarding coaches code of ethics
• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, student-athletes, and external constituents through (a) a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, (b) respect for the competencies of others, and (c) appropriate conflict resolution behavior
• Athletic Department/Campus Administrative Support:
• Events, Scheduling, Facilities, Transportation, Student Employment, Admissions, Regiment, Sports Information
• Fundraising activities
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings for part time employees
• Home event supervision duties as assigned if applicable
• Completion of Campus Security Authority Training, HR Module Training, Van Driver Certification, NCAA Exam
• All other duties assigned by the Athletic Director

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated swimming and diving coaching experience
• Demonstrated academic success of previously coached student-athletes
• Exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations with specific knowledge of Division III rules
• Excellent interpersonal, teaching and communication skills are essential
• Ability to recruit student athletes, develop successful programs and maintain operations (budget, equipment ordering, NCAA eligibility, game management, etc.) is required
• Possession of a valid Driver's License. Must have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violation.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate, in addition to the above, will:

• Have swimming and diving coaching experience at the intercollegiate level
• Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in physical education or related area.
• Coaching certification from national agency of issuance.
• Exhibit prior experience with student-athlete recruitment or the evidence of potential for success in recruitment
• Demonstrate evidence of ability to work well with college-age student-athletes and proven ability to perform administrative aspects of the program
• Current Certification in First Aid, AED, and CPR

Additional Information:

Classification/Salary Range: This position is a part-time, college year (September 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023) United University Professions position. The anticipated salary for the position is $10,000.00 annually. Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when position is filled.

Special Notes: FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

Budget Title: Head Coach

Local Title: Head Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Coach

Line #: 16363

 For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

If you need a disability related accommodation, please call The Office of Human Resource Services at (718) 409-7303 or email at hr@sunymaritime.edu. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (718) 409-7350. It can also be viewed on line by selecting University Police at www.sunymaritime.edu.

Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three professional references
• Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellence

https://maritime.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=151391

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SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.