Assistant Coach, Swimming & Diving

Augustana University•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Augustana University invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach – Men’s & Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach. This position provides administrative, instructional, academic and recruiting support services under the direction and supervision of the head coach. This is a 12-month, part-time, position within our Athletic Department responsible for assisting with cultivating a positive training environment that encourages team building, accountability, discipline, work ethic, and mentally and physically healthy student-athletes. Responsibilities also include assisting the head coach in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the sport program as well as possible additional responsibilities as assigned within the athletic department. Additionally, the position is responsible to the head coach for assisting and directing the management of the team. Specific responsibilities include but not limited to: coaching, coordinating the players on the defense/offense, as well as recruitment of student athletes to the swimming and diving program. Every effort has been made to make the job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Previous sport specific coaching experience necessary.
Understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Coached high school or collegiate swimming and diving.
Has participated in a high school or collegiate swimming and diving program.
Experience in recruiting qualified student-athletes.
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage specific aspects of defensive/offensive staff and positions as directed by head coach.
Direct the planning, organization, and execution for on field coaching duties, practice sessions, and competition responsibilities of defensive/offensive staff with the head coach.
Direct game day organization and assignments.
Coordinate evaluation of opponents and the development of a game plan in accordance with assistants and positions.
Perform recruiting responsibilities as assigned by the head coach to meet the objectives of the university and team, including evaluation, contact, and establishing relationships with prospective student-athletes and coaches.
Assist head coach in all day-to-day operations of the sport program.
Coordinate student athlete activities including but not limited to recruiting, conditioning, and academic services as needed and designated by the head coach.
Teach classes assigned by the department with professional integrity and university expectations. ESS teaching assignment will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
Support, abide and enforce all academic guidelines and policies of the university, athletics department and swimming and diving program to ensure academic progress of the student-athlete as directed by the head coach.
Support and work cooperatively with the Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, Equipment, Student Development, NCAA Compliance, Media Relations, etc. areas in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Assist with administrative functions of the swimming and diving program as directed by the head coach.
Perform duties with professional conduct, being fiscally responsible and with a commitment to student-athlete well-being.
Abide by all written policies, procedures, and guidelines of Augustana University and the Department of Athletics.
Understand and adhere to the Augustana Athletic Department Manual that outlines general staff conduct.
Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with athletics, university staff, students, and all constituencies and stakeholders.
Adhere to all NCAA and conference affiliated bylaws set forth by the governing bodies.
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Organizing summer camps and clinics.
Organizing team travel.
Assisting in revenue generating.
Additional departmental duties as assigned.
Assisting with all other components of a competitive NCAA Division II swimming & diving program.
May be required to serve on committees and special projects.