Assistant Swimming Coach

Job Title:

Assistant Swimming Coach Department:

Director of Athletics Job Description:

The Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach is responsible for teaching and coaching student-athletes to develop and acquire the extensive tactical, technical, and physical skills required to be a competitive Division III intercollegiate-level student-athlete. The position assists the head coach in skill evaluation, instruction, planning, organization, and supervision of individual and team practices and varsity athletic competitions. This is a 10-month position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach in developing teams that are competitive within the conference, region, and nationally by maximizing student-athletes' talents, teaching and promoting teamwork, supporting the educational goals of individual student-athletes by demonstrating a coaching philosophy that aligns with those goals, and promoting an environment conducive to both.
• Assist with equipment, apparel, and facility maintenance as directed by the Head Coach.
• Conduct individual workouts with players to instruct and coach them on techniques and skills outside of regular practice. Supervise student workers as assigned
• Assist in administrative functions, including budgeting, managing funds, purchasing, travel, and recruiting.
• Assist Head Coach with recruitment of student-athletes with evaluation and comparison of athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes while maintaining correspondence with prospects through phone, email, and in-person visits.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree is preferred in higher education, sports administration, student personnel, business administration, or related field.
• 1 year of high school or college-level coaching and/or swimming and diving experience required.
• This position requires a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and insurability by the College's insurance carrier.
• Must communicate effectively with all types of people and establish and maintain a strong working relationship with students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and other college personnel.
• Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision.
• Must know NCAA rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements:

Medium Work:

Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• Position involves both inside sedentary work and work on different fields and on other fitness environments while coaching and training situations with student-athletes.
• Lifting required (i.e., set-up of scorers' table, etc.), some manual labor is expected.
• Evening and weekend hours in all types of weather, with travel is necessary.

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