Assistant Coach, Swimming

Barry University • Miami Shores, FL

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About The Position

The Assistant Coach, Swimming is responsible for assisting in the direction of all phases of a nationally competitive program in accordance with Barry University, the Sunshine State Conference, and NCAA DII regulations. Specifically, duties include recruiting, handling video exchange, and individual instruction/player improvement, coordinating community involvement, completing/submitting administrative and compliance documents and other duties assigned by the head coach. This is a 12-month position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 - 3 years of relevant work experience required
• General Knowledge to identify, scrutinize, improve, and streamline work.
• Valid driver's license and CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Technically proficient in all Office Equipment.
• Adept at written and oral communication.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Organizes, supervises, and conducts teaching sessions: Assists the head coach with instructing/ teaching student-athletes in the rules, regulations, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.
• Assists the head coach with supervising student-athletes during practices and competition.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Teaches assigned fundamentals and skills during practice and games.
• Assesses player’s skills and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
• Models professional behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Establishes and maintains an organized recruiting system: Recruits academically qualified student-athletes who form a competitive squad and meet established academic goals and objectives of the department.
• Participates in community service activities.
• Interacts with the Associate AD/ SWA, ICA Compliance Coordinator, Coordinator for Student-Athlete Success and Faculty Athletic Representative on all matters pertaining to eligibility.
• Performs administrative functions in support of the Intercollegiate Athletic program: Cooperates with the athletic administration in the implementation of department policies.
• Assists in the direction of the program within the scope of the Intercollegiate Athletics program.
• Maintains a representative level of performance in the conference that satisfies departmental goals and objectives.
• Consults with the Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance concerning institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations that will directly affect the program.
• Maintains adequate records.
• Assists in the Management of his/her budget and assists in developing fundraising efforts for his/her sport.
• Works closely with Sport Performance, Marketing, Development, and Athletic Communications.
• Manages student data, including admissions, financial aid, registration, and academic performance data. All such data are treated as confidential in accordance with federal, state and university regulations.
• Updates and maintains information on the Compliance Assistant program, Salesforce, Workday, and the ACS Athletics program.

Benefits

• Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees