Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $48,331 - $49,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach of Men's and Women's Swimming is responsible for assisting the Head Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach in the administration and teaching of the Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving program. This includes, but is not limited to, an extensive amount of administrative duties, recruiting, teaching, and advising of student athletes. They will receive direct administrative supervision and guidance from the Head Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 3 years of experience coaching swimming, preferably at the collegiate level; 3 to 5 years preferred.
• Experience competing as an NCAA swimmer will also be considered.
• The ability to motivate student-athletes, recruits and alumni to support the program enthusiastically.
• Working knowledge and compliance of NCAA and Ivy League policies and procedures.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel with the team or when recruiting as required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Responsibilities

• Coach and teach sport specific skills and strategies to current student athletes at practice and competition, including preparation for said practice and competition.
• Educate team members on proper training techniques, exercises, and any sport specific needs.
• Prepare and execute practice and competition plans.
• Provide instruction and advice before, during and after competition in both group and individual settings.
• Consistently recruit national caliber athletes for enrollment at the University through mail, phone, and in-person contact.
• Identify and properly vet prospects of strong character, academic ability, and athletic skill.
• Evaluate recruits at competition.
• Organize and coordinate official and unofficial visits.
• Communicate with athletic liaison to financial aid regarding top prospect academic viability.
• Effectively work with staff members in the areas of compliance, student development, external operations, facilities/operations, equipment operations, internal operations, and athletic development.
• Comply with all NCAA, Ivy League, University, and divisional rules and policies.
• Assist in organizing team and coach travel, compliance paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Serve as role-model and adviser for student-athletes in a general capacity.
• Connect student athletes to necessary resources within and outside of Penn Athletics as needed.
• Provide support system to all student-athletes on the team.
• Assist the head coach in building strong relationships with alumni, fans, campus partners and the broader community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families
• Generous retirement benefits
• A wide variety of professional development opportunities
• Supportive work and family benefits
• A wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn, and tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
• Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth options and a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
• Substantial amount of time away from work
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Wellness and Work-life Resources
• Professional and Personal Development resources
• Access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
• Discounts and Special Services (arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, theme parks)
• Flexible Work Hours
• Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
• Adoption Assistance

What This Job Offers

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