Assistant Coach, Diving - Swimming
Southeastern Campus
Southeast Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 05/13/19
Southeast Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 05/13/19
Job Summary
Requirements
- Recruits, retains, supervises, and coaches NCAA Division I swimming student-athletes
- Follows all institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
- Reporting to the Head Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Coach, the Assistant Coach has additional responsibilities that include but are not limited to:
- Identifies and evaluates prospective student-athletes.
- Analyzes and determines abilities and potential (both athletically and academically) of prospective student-athletes.
- Recommend/determine which prospective student-athletes should be the focus of the team's resources and time to recruit.
- Communicates with prospects.
- Creates and implements effective game, practice, and conditioning plans for the student-athletes.
- Organizing, preparing and conducting individual and team practices and training.
- Develops effective drills and strategies for player improvement.
- Monitoring strength, conditioning, and speed workout programs.
- Creates and administers the off-season training program.
- Reviews, digests, and analyzes data and evaluations to determine strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams and players.
- Works with different areas within the Athletics Department.
- Ensures fiscal responsibility by administering the programs' budget.
- Represents the sports program to various institutional and external entities.
- Organizes many aspects of the annual team banquet.
- Advises and counsels student-athletes regarding their compliance with all rules and regulations.
- Provides support and advice for student-athletes on personal and emotional issues.
- Works to develop leadership skills, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct among student-athletes.
- Attends all compliance seminars and reviews, being accountable for rules and regulations.
- Submits documentation as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 3 years of coaching and/or playing experience, preferably at the Division I level.
- Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of intercollegiate swimming & diving.
- Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment, academic eligibility requirements, and retention of student-athletes.
- Knowledge of athletics recruitment methods and techniques with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to create a database for all prospects and make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with the ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Valid driver's license with good driving record and the ability to be insured.
- Proficient in computer use and relevant Microsoft applications.
- Ability to be available weekends and evenings.
- Successful completion of a Background check as a condition of employment with University.
- Recruiting software database experience preferred.
Submission Guidelines
- Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified.
- These documents are not kept on file for future positions.
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