Assistant Swim Coach

ABOUT SIMMONS Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston’s only women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You’ll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace. As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum. Job Summary Reporting to the head coach, this position’s primary responsibility is to aid the head coach in day to day operations of the Swim program. Essential Job Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Provide instruction for practice and meets Assist in creation of training plans Assist in execution of meet strategies Identify highly qualified prospective student athletes Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Previous Coaching Experience (1-2 years preferred) Collegiate swimming experience Competencies Problem Solving Analytical and Strategic Customer Service Oriented Communication (Written, Verbal) Commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Social Justice Teamwork Leadership Work Environment & Conditions/Physical Demands 12-18 hours/week. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Position requires work on weekends and/or nights. Travel with the team during season is expected. Compensation In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29, 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency and clear communication throughout the hiring process. This is a non-benefits eligible position. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills, equity, and external market benchmarks that help guide compensation decisions. Equal Opportunity Statement Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California