Assistant Swim Coach & Aquatic Director

Job Description

Job Description

Washington College in Chestertown, MD, is seeking applications for a full-time assistant coach and aquatic director in supervision of the Casey Swim Center, assisting the head coach/aquatic director in both roles.

Essential Functions:

• Assists Head Swim Coach to organize/conduct practice sessions
• Assists Head Coach in recruiting prospective student-athletes
• Assists Head Coach in enforcing team rules and standards, and monitoring conduct of student-athletes representing the team both on and off campus
• Assists in monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, including but not limited to academic advising and referrals
• Management of social media accounts representing Washington College Swim Team
• Helps ensure institutional compliance of the program by adhering to all policies and procedures of the NCAA, Centennial Conference, Washington College, USA Swimming, and all other relevant entities
• Assists in supervision of facility; knowledge of operations and equipment and ability to respond in an emergency
• Assists with management of lifeguard staff, weekly scheduling, etc.
• Assists with meet set-up and take-down
• Vacuums pool once a week, or as needed
• Pool chemical testing as required by the Kent County Health Department
• Responsible for facility when Head Coach is away
• Assists Head Coach to recommend athletes for awards and other honors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience (as a coach and/or swimmer) at the collegiate level preferred