FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:

Supervise and manages subordinate personnel; interviews applicants and makes hiring recommendations; trains and orients new employees; monitors and evaluates job performance; monitors and approves employee leave requests; ensures compliance with university policies and procedures; receives employee complaints and attempts to resolve the issue; assigns and issues lower level corrective action in accordance with university policies and procedures; receives and adjust/respond to grievances; investigates and effectively recommends more severe discipline action (e.g. major suspensions, terminations, etc.) as warranted.

Provide leadership for team; establish coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student athletes’ skills and teamwork; analyze performance of team and adjust strategies as needed; develop policies and procedures for student athletes and coaches.

Promote a program environment of inclusion.

Promotes a program environment of compliance.

Oversees the administration of the team budget; establishes and allocates budgeted expenditures for various aspects of team operations (i.e. travel, equipment, recruiting, aid, marketing, etc.); authorizes the expenditure of funds for team operations; monitors expenditures to ensure that they adhere to proscribed limitations; ensures that all expenditures are properly documented and in compliance with university and NCAA guidelines; prepares expenditure reports as requested.

Plans and develops team promotional strategies for fundraising, recruitment, public relations, and other marketing activities; attends promotional events, community activities, and fundraisers; prepares promotional material for distribution (e.g. team background, participant bios, letters of interest, etc.).

Prepares and delivers speeches and presentations at local and community groups, fundraisers, athletic events, etc.

Develops and oversees the administration of policies and procedures with respect to academic expectations for team members; communicates with academic advising staff regarding athlete academic performance; meets with athletes to review course load issues, degree requirements, course selections, etc.; advise athletes on academic performance issues, study skills, and techniques for academic success.

Meet all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential
functions.

Supervision is exercised over Assistant Coaches

Hire, train/certify, supervise, and evaluate student employees.

Coordinate video cutups of practices and competitions, as directed.

Manage equipment inventory and related duties as directed.

Along with Sports Performance staff, develop and manage strength and conditioning programs as directed.

Develop, enact, and oversee a variety of aquatics programs for students, employees, and the public.

Maintain the Norris Center Natatorium schedule in collaboration with Norris Center Operations staff.

Participate in and teach aquatic and safety certification training sessions, as necessary.

Develop and maintain usage records; maintain pool equipment and supplies inventories.

Ensure adherence to all appropriate water, environmental, health and safety standards; ensures compliance with all local, state and national requirements; remain current on all certifications required for operation.

Coordinate with Physical Plant staff any third-party servicers to fulfill facility maintenance and repair needs.

Collaborate with Intercollegiate Athletics and Plant staff for meet day operations, including signs, setup, and building access.

Perform all other related duties as assigned or directed in order to promote, further, and ensure the effective and efficient operation of LSSU.

ABOUT LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY:

Lake Superior State University is undergoing an exciting transformation under the visionary leadership of our new President, Dr. David Travis. As we redefine excellence and innovation across our institution, we invite forward-thinking leaders to join us in writing the next chapter of our storied legacy. Nestled in the scenic Upper Peninsula near the Canadian border, LSSU offers a unique blend of natural beauty, community engagement, and academic rigor—making it a truly special place to live, work, and learn.