Assistant Coach Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving

Norwich University • Northfield, MN

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1819, Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the country and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). Today we are a diversified academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates to adult learners online and to Corps and civilian lifestyle students on campus. Norwich faculty and staff challenge all of our students to push themselves academically, socially, and as leaders. Our graduates build upon their Norwich educations to launch or grow careers and make outsized contributions to their communities, the nation, and the world. Norwich University is located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, only 20 minutes from the state capital, Montpelier, and three hours from Boston or Montreal. It is a private institution nestled in a rural setting with a campus size of 1,200 acres. This is a 40 hour per week and 43 weeks per year .833 FTE position. The Assistant Coach Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving fulfills the mission of Norwich University by supporting the head coach in the overall administration of the Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in swimming and diving coaching is preferred.
• Coaching experience in a collegiate environment is preferred.
• Collegiate swimming experience is strongly desired.
• Knowledgeable of all NCAA rules and regulations.
• Experience in speaking with small and large groups.
• Experience with fundraising activities.
• AED, CPR and First Aid certification and NCAA Rules Test is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook).
• Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 50 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus.
• Frequent evening and weekend hours when in season.
• Travel as needed.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the head coach in the organization and implementation of practice plans and game management.
• Assists the head coach with scouting of opponents and film breakdown.
• Assists the head coach in the scheduling of all travel and lodging arrangement for the program.
• Assists in the academic monitoring of student athletes during each academic year.
• Assists in scheduling league and non-league athletic contests and scrimmages.
• Assists the head coach in decision regarding budget management for the program.
• Assists the head coach and the equipment manager with the selection and purchase of apparel and equipment.
• Assists the head coach and the athletic training staff in monitoring the injuries of student athletes.
• Assists in the organization and administration of fundraising activities in conjunction with the Director of the Maroon and Gold Athletic Association.
• Assists in the completion of travel forms, End of Season Reports, Preseason and in-season Squad Lists and Travel Expense Reports.
• Assists the head coach in recruitment of qualified student athletes (at least one quarter of the roster each year).
• Assists the head coach in contacting and entering recruiting information into the Slate recruiting database, in coordination with Admissions.
• Responsible for retention of quality student athletes.
• Develops and nurtures alumni and community relations.
• Performs other departmental tasks as assigned by supervisor or Director of Athletics.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.
• Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.
• Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups, or other designated bodies as assigned.
• Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software.
• Speaks, reads, and writes in English.
• Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, group life, and disability insurances
• flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care
• a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• an employee assistance program
• paid time off
• use of the University pool and fitness center
• tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members
• Some employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program on their Federal Student Aid Direct Loan balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level