Assistant Coach, Swimming

American University•Washington, DC

3d•$48,000 - $53,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach works directly with the Head Coach to assist in all aspects associated with the operation of a successful NCAA Division I swimming and diving program. Provides instruction to student-athletes to develop their overall athleticism, agility, skills, and understanding of the sport. Assists with recruitment of student-athletes. The Assistant Coach assumes the responsibility of leading and conducting team activities, practices and meets, if the Head Coach is not present.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge and expertise in coaching sufficient to assume the duties of a head coach in the event of a head coaches’ absence from the program.
Has demonstrated ability to coach, recruit, creating practice plans and game strategies, monitor student’s academic progress and well-being, and run the overall day-to-day operations of the program at the same level as a head coach.
Commitment and ability to maintain and exhibit the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate well to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Previous swimming experience at the collegiate or professional level.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Head Men’s & Women’s Swimming Coach, provides general oversight and direction for day-to-day plans, goals, and activities of the swimming program.
Assist in teaching fundamentals, techniques, and training procedures to aid in developing a high-quality team.
Assist in supervision of all swimming workouts, flexibility, general aerobic conditioning, video review, and weight workout.
Assist in preparation of practices and meets, as well as developing a comprehensive seasonal training plan.
Responsible for the day-to-day plans, goals and administration of the program related to competitions, workouts, and student-athlete welfare.
Leads and conducts all team activities, practices and meets if the Head Coach is not present.
Coordinates recruiting efforts of the men’s and women’s swimming program to attract high quality athletes to the program. This includes the evaluation of prospective student-athletes, coordinating all communications, serving as a liaison with the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, arranging and planning of visits of student-athletes to the institution, and visiting prospects at their competition sites, schools and homes.
Performs daily management and administrative duties of men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs as assigned by the head coach.
Assists the head coach in public relations duties in conjunction with the athletic department’s activities as they relate to publicity, alumni development and fund-raising to aid in generating support for the team.