Assistant Coach, Swimming

Job Summary

 

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach will assist with carrying out aspects of the assigned NCAA Division I program, including but not limited to recruiting, coaching, mentoring, supporting, and developing the student-athletes. The Assistant Coach has responsibility for compliance with all Conference and NCAA rules and represents University to the program's various internal and external constituents. The Assistant Coach has an integral role in providing a positive experience for each student-athlete and is expected to support University's educational philosophy and the goals of the Athletic Department as a loyal, energetic, and highly visible University representative.

Essential Duties

•    Teach, coach, mentor, and inspire student athletes up through graduation.
•    Attend all competitions and practices unless directed to other tasks by the Head Coach and teach student-athletes proper skills and skill development in their sport.
•    Assist in the organization of all aspects of an athletes' development, including practice sessions, and preparation for contests.
•    Create a positive environment for student-athletes by communicating clearly and fairly with each student-athlete on matters that affect his/her development including academic, physical, social, spiritual and athletic issues.
•    Assist the Head Coach to identify and recruit student athletes who are capable of competing successfully on the NCAA Division I level and who are capable of succeeding academically and graduating.
•    Maintain precise records of all recruiting contacts in coordination with the Associate Athletic Director of Compliance.
•    Communicate with Head Coach on itineraries and vacation plans.
•    Responsible for staying within fiscal and budgetary guidelines and maintaining expense reports for all scouting, recruiting and travel expenses.
•    Pass the NCAA test administered by the Faculty Athletics Representative to actively recruit.