Assistant Coach, Swimming
$48k - $53kAmerican University
- # Assistant Coach, SwimmingApplylocations: Main Campus (Washington, DC)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R4311American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University**Department:**Swimming & Diving**Time Type:**Full time**Job Type:**Regular**FLSA Status:**Exempt**Work Modality:**Full On Campus Presence**Union:****Job Description:****Summary:**The Assistant Coach works directly with the Head Coach to assist in all aspects associated with the operation of a successful NCAA Division I swimming and diving program. Provides instruction to student-athletes to develop their overall athleticism, agility, skills, and understanding of the sport. Assists with recruitment of student-athletes. The Assistant Coach assumes the responsibility of leading and conducting team activities, practices and meets, if the Head Coach is not present.**Essential Functions:*** In collaboration with the Head Men’s & Women’s Swimming Coach, provides general oversight and direction for day-to-day plans, goals, and activities of the swimming program. Assist in teaching fundamentals, techniques, and training procedures to aid in developing a high-quality team. Assist in supervision of all swimming workouts, flexibility, general aerobic conditioning, video review, and weight workout. Assist in preparation of practices and meets, as well as developing a comprehensive seasonal training plan. Responsible for the day-to-day plans, goals and administration of the program related to competitions, workouts, and student-athlete welfare. Leads and conducts all team activities, practices and meets if the Head Coach is not present.* Coordinates recruiting efforts of the men’s and women’s swimming program to attract high quality athletes to the program. This includes the evaluation of prospective student-athletes, coordinating all communications, serving as a liaison with the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, arranging and planning of visits of student-athletes to the institution, and visiting prospects at their competition sites, schools and homes.* Performs daily management and administrative duties of men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs as assigned by the head coach.* Assists the head coach in public relations duties in conjunction with the athletic department’s activities as they relate to publicity, alumni development and fund-raising to aid in generating support for the team. **Competencies:*** Acquiring and Analyzing Information.* Acting Ethically and With Integrity.* Displaying Creativity.* Prioritizing and Organizing.* Serving Customers.* Supporting a Diverse and Inclusive Environment.* Supporting Coworkers.**Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:*** Full-time.* 35 hours per week.**Salary Range:*** $48,000.00 - $53,000.00 annually.**Required Education and Experience:*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent.* 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.**Preferred Education and Experience:*** Bachelor's degree.**Travel Required:*** Travel locally, regionally and nationally for competition and potentially internationally for recruiting. After hours and weekend work frequently required to attend games and related athletic events.**Additional Eligibility Qualifications:*** Knowledge and expertise in coaching sufficient to assume the duties of a head coach in the event of a head coaches’ absence from the program. Has demonstrated ability to coach, recruit, creating practice plans and game strategies, monitor student’s academic progress and well-being, and run the overall day-to-day operations of the program at the same level as a head coach.* Commitment and ability to maintain and exhibit the highest standards of ethical conduct.* Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate well to individuals from diverse backgrounds.* Previous swimming experience at the collegiate or professional level.* Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.* Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.**Other Duties:*** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.**Benefits**AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.**Other Details*** Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.* Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.* Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.* American University is an E-Verify employer.
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