Assistant Coach, Swimming and Diving

University of Nevada Reno•Reno, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is recruiting for an Assistant Coach, Swimming and Diving. The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting all aspects of the Swimming and Diving program, including the instruction and development of student-athletes in sport-specific techniques, training methods, conditioning, and competition strategies. This position assists with practice planning and implementation, student-athlete skill development, and fostering a positive and competitive team culture. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the recruitment and retention of student-athletes, supporting academic success and personal development, promoting the program through public relations and community engagement activities, and assisting with daily program operations and administration. The Assistant Coach may also support travel coordination, compliance-related activities, and other operational duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience
Team coaching experience and/or playing experience (at the high school, Junior College, NAIA, NCAA I, II, III, or higher level)

Responsibilities

Instruction and development of student-athletes in sport-specific techniques, training methods, conditioning, and competition strategies.
Assisting with practice planning and implementation.
Student-athlete skill development.
Fostering a positive and competitive team culture.
Assisting with the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
Supporting academic success and personal development.
Promoting the program through public relations and community engagement activities.
Assisting with daily program operations and administration.
Supporting travel coordination, compliance-related activities, and other operational duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Benefits

Remarkable Retirement: 19.25% contribution generously matched by the University, 100% vested on the first day.
Health insurance options including dental and vision.
Generous annual and sick leave.
Life insurance.
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester membership and family membership options.
Discounts at local businesses for WolfCard holders.
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
No state income tax.
Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees: Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester for faculty, unlimited for eligible dependents).
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program: Resources and assistance for newly hired faculty spouses/partners to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.