Mount Berry, Georgia
Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut
Alliance, Ohio
United States - Nationwide
Posted: 24-Feb-25
Location: Mount Berry, Georgia
Type: Full-time
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ABOUT BERRY SWIMMING: Berry College's swimming programs were started in 2009. Berry College is an NCAA Division III program with membership in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA). Since the inaugural season, the swim programs have found success academically and athletically. To learn more about our programs, please visit https://berryvikings.com/sports/mens-swimming-and-diving. This is a unique opportunity to join a strong athletic department with multiple nationally ranked teams. The ideal candidate will have proven success as a coach in recruiting and coaching top student-athletes to compete for conference championships.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The candidate is expected to be a champion of the college's mission and culture. The candidate is expected to nurture a collaborative team environment, be a positive teammate with cross-campus partners, and be a key supporter of campus wellness activities. A collaborative leader committed to student academic achievement, athletic success, and student involvement in the life of the campus.
At Berry, our athletics program is built on three core pillars: academic success, student-athlete well-being, and competitiveness. Coaches are expected to uphold these pillars by fostering an environment that prioritizes academic achievement, supports the mental and physical well-being of student-athletes, and provides teams with the coaching, preparation, and resources needed to compete at a high level.
As part of Berry College's commitment to educating the head, heart, and hands, faculty and staff are expected to serve as mentors to the students under their care. Coaches play a key role in this mentorship by fostering personal growth, leadership, and accountability within their teams.
The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to a liberal arts education, Division III athletics, and an appreciation for and commitment to NCAA, Southern Athletic Association (SAA), and institutional culture. Along with coaching responsibilities, the candidate will be assigned administrative responsibilities in the Department of Athletics as the Aquatics Director. The candidate will have experience in creating campus and community support for the men's & women's swim programs and its athletes in addition to continuing to build upon the tradition of competitive athletic programs. The candidate will also have experience operating a pool, managing lifeguards, and creating aquatics programming.
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Previous coaching on the NCAA Division III collegiate level is preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS: CPR/AED, First Aid, SafeSports, and Lifeguard certifications required. Certified Pool Operator and USA Swimming certification preferred.
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ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE
Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities." Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed. You can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu, or (706) 233-4062.
Application Instructions:
Application review will begin immediately and continue until a qualified individual has been hired. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
