Director Of Operations & Player Development - Swimming & Diving 236926

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The University of Michigan Athletic Department is seeking a Director of Operations & Player Development for its Swimming & Diving program. This position is responsible for assisting in all phases of the program in accordance with NCAA, Conference and University rules, regulations and policies.

Responsibilities*

Essential Functions

• Coordinate team meetings that include academic and leadership staff
• Organize and execute team events
• Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA rules
• Responsible for ordering and distributing equipment and apparel
• Team Travel
• Develop, Implement, and execute comprehensive alumni relations initiative with a focus on relationship building and fundraising.
• Travel to away competitions, work home swim meets
• Establish and develop parent communication that promotes parent involvement beyond parent-to-coach communications.
• Oversee player development responsibilities that include leadership development, career development and planning, NIL oversight for swimmers and divers.
• Oversight of team logistics and administrative duties
• Assist the recruiting coordinator
• Liaison to support services
• Hire, coordinate and supervise student managers
• Identify and engage local, domestic, and international donor prospects for future program initiatives that would allow Michigan Athletics to remain competitive at an elite level in swimming and diving.
• Oversee student-athlete leadership within program to further enhance recruiting efforts of coaches and to promote healthy communication with program.
• Special projects and duties assigned by the Head Coach

Office Responsibilities

• Coordinate with opposing team staff for facility use and travel plans
• Coordinate all team travel as well as opposition travel that would include: buses or vans, player per diem, air travel, hotels and meals.
• Train managers on video logistics
• Handle all requests (tickets, autographs, alumni questions, parent event and travel questions, media gudies, etc.)
• Itinerary for pre and post meet organization
• Coordinate with academic staff to when players will be out of class - class excuse forms
• Coordinate the end of season team banquet

Assist Head Coach In All Areas

• Equipment control and ensuring student athletes have necessary equipment on hand
• Facility use requests
• Practice and total meet organization
• Housing of Athletes
• Meet scheduling
• Budget control and purchases

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Required Qualifications*

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and intercollegiate athletics
• Excellent computer and technical skills
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks by established deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

The University of Michigan Athletic Department is dedicated to building a department culture which demonstrates respect for all, shows compassion for others, and celebrates the differences among our staff, student-athletes, and supporters. We are committed to the hiring and development of diverse staff who contribute to an inclusive environment.

Benefits Include

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future.

• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Life insurance
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Generous time off
• Long-term disability coverage

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.