Men & Women's Swimming Assistant Coach

Title: Men & Women's Swimming Assistant Coach VP Area: President - UMW Department: Men's-Women's Swimming Campus Location: Main Campus Advertised Range: $35,000 stipend (will be pro-rated based on hire date) (A final salary offer will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, and is not negotiable beyond what is advertised.) Job Summary/Basic Functions The University of Mary Washington, an NCAA Division III institution located in historic and vibrant Fredericksburg, VA, is seeking a part time assistant coach. Position may be renewed on a yearly basis at discretion of Head Coach. Graduate tuition remission may be possible after one year of employment. Coaching Athletic Assistant duties include, but are not limited to, assisting the head coach with practice and meet preparation and coaching, recruiting, academics, fundraising, and the off-season program planning along with transportation of athletes to and from off-site practice and competition sites. Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications Knowledge of competitive swimming techniques, training methods, and athlete development principles. Skill in evaluating athletic talent and assisting with the recruitment of academically and athletically qualified prospective student-athletes. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with student-athletes, coaching staff, recruits, and university personnel. Required Experience Experience as a swim or dive coach or assistant. Experience as a student assistant or student-athlete. Additional Considerations An expressed interest in collegiate coaching. Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a related field or equivalent training and experience. Experience Experience as a swimmer or coaching swimming. Special Instructions This position is open until filled. Priority first review of applications will be conducted on applications submitted by July 31, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date. After 5 business days, this recruitment may be closed at any time. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted. Excluding currentUMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University. UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Roompact LLC