Assistant Coach, Men’s & Women’s Swimming

Stevenson University•Owings Mills, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach, Men’s & Women’s Swimming is responsible for assisting in all aspects of coaching highly competitive NCAA Men’s & Women’s Swimming teams. This includes recruiting student athletes, monitoring student-athlete academic performance, coordinating practices, pre- and post-game meetings, team strength and conditioning activities, team travel, meal arrangements, and promoting events and activities within athletics and the institution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Experience in coaching collegiate swimming.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to travel with the team.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience with recruiting software (Arms, Teamworks Hub).
Experience in strength and conditioning.

Responsibilities

Work with the head coach and paid/volunteer assistant coaches.
Assist in the leadership for the team; establish coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes’ skills and teamwork; analyze team performance and adjust strategies as needed.
Help implement and maintain a quality recruiting program that serves the coaching staff of Stevenson University.
Help coach both teams including recruitment and supervision of student assistants, scheduling, counseling, equipment inventory, office work, budget preparation, working with sports information staff, public relations staff, student services personnel, and athletics staff to ensure quality programs.
Travel with both teams and work nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
Help develop team policies and procedures for student-athletes and volunteer assistant coaches.
Help develop strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student-athletes.
Work within the Arms and Teamworks Hub software to track recruits, compliance, team, and recruit communications.
Perform marketing or public relations duties to promote the program.
Work with the Equipment Manager to help maintain and care for uniforms and equipment.
Work with Institutional Advancement to aid in team fundraising initiatives and to promote the Campaign for Mustang Athletics on an annual basis.
Promote and participate in community service activities to build the connection between our teams and the community.
Serve on committees as assigned.