Head Swimming and Diving Coach/PERA Assistant Professor of the Practice at Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts

Job Description:

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Job Posting Title

Head Swimming and Diving Coach/PERA Assistant Professor of the Practice



Job Description Summary

Faculty



Job Description

The Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics Department (PERA) is seeking an individual with experience in working within a community of diverse students and colleagues. Successful candidates will by their administrative, coaching, leadership or service demonstrate they can contribute to the diversity and excellence of athletics, the department and our community.


The PERA Department is currently accepting applications for a full-time non-tenure track appointment as Head Coach of Women's Swimming & Diving/PERA Assistant Professor of the Practice. At Wellesley College, non-tenure track positions are full members of the faculty on continuing long-term contracts.



Responsibilities: Managing all aspects of a Division III women's swimming & diving program, including but not limited to coaching, practice organization, recruiting, player skill/leadership development, and supervision of assistant coaches. The successful candidate will also encourage
academic and athletics excellence and adhere to all rules and regulations set forth by the College, NCAA and New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference. Additionally, teaching as part of the required Physical Education curriculum, service on department and college committees and professional development are expected.



Qualifications: Master's degree in physical education, sports management or related field,Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructorand CPR/AED certifications are required. Demonstrated experience coaching, recruiting, and teaching in Physical Education. Experience in student-athlete leadership development programming is highly valued. All candidates should possess an understanding of the role Physical Education and Athletics play in a rigorous academic setting with an ability to identify and attract outstanding students to one of the nation's top liberal arts colleges that has international prominence.



Start Date: July 1, 2024. Competitive salary and benefits package for full-time faculty appointment commensurate with qualifications.



Application Procedure: Apply online at: https://www1.wellesley.edu/hr/jobseekers
Materials include resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references. Applications accepted through May 1, 2024 or until position is filled.



EEO Statement

At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas-the best solutions-draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an
equal opportunity to flourish.


Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These
regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.


Contact Information:
Cristina DeGaetano, Human Resources
Assit. Dir. of Employment & Recruiting
cdegaeta@wellesley.edu


Bethany Ellis, PERA Department
Director of Athletics/Chair of Physical Ed
781.283-2001
be100@wellesley.edu



Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Fixed (Fixed Term)



Time Type

Full time



EEO Statement


At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas-the best solutions-draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.




Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the diversity of the college community and the curriculum
. Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.