Assistant Coach, Swimming

Merrimack College • North Andover, MA

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About The Position

The Assistant Coach, Swimming assists the Director of Swimming and Diving in operating Merrimack College’s NCAA Division I swimming program. The role supports the development and implementation of training sessions, practices, and competition plans; coaches and educates student-athletes; and contributes to their personal, academic, and athletic development. The position reports directly to the Director of Swimming and Diving and assists with all phases of the program in accordance with NCAA Division I, Metro Conference, and Merrimack College rules, regulations, and policies.

The coach supports team organization, training, recruiting, equipment, travel, meet preparation, scheduling, facilities, and related administrative work. The role also helps foster a positive, disciplined, team-oriented environment and a culture of sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, inclusion, belonging, and student-athlete well-being. Additional duties may include providing leadership to other coaching or auxiliary staff, participating in departmental activities, and supporting alumni engagement, fundraising, and community outreach. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the Director of Swimming and Diving and/or sport administrator.

The position is subject to successful completion of a criminal background check. Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter describing their interest, relevant experience, and commitment to Merrimack College’s Catholic Augustinian mission and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and success in developing swimming skills and student-athlete performance.
• Strong knowledge of swimming instruction, meet preparation, and competitive collegiate swimming and diving.
• Commitment to supporting student-athletes’ academic success, personal development, and overall well-being.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks by established deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, alumni, donors, and other members of the Merrimack College community.
• Applicants should describe how they will foster a culture supporting Merrimack College’s Catholic Augustinian mission.

Nice To Haves

• Collegiate swimming and/or coaching experience preferred.
• NCAA Division I collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision and administration of the swimming program, including team organization, training, recruiting, equipment, travel, and meet preparation.
• Organize, plan, and conduct effective and efficient team practices.
• Help prepare individual student-athletes for intercollegiate competition.
• Support student-athletes’ personal, academic, and athletic development in a positive, disciplined, team-oriented environment that promotes sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, and personal growth.
• Monitor and support student-athletes’ academic progress, encourage effective time management, and collaborate with institutional resources to support academic success.
• Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes, including identifying and evaluating prospects, communicating with recruits and families, campus visits, and other recruiting activities compliant with NCAA and institutional rules.
• Assist with team travel, tournament logistics, scheduling, equipment, facilities, and other program administration.
• Provide leadership to additional coaching staff, volunteer coaches, and auxiliary staff members, if applicable.
• Represent Merrimack College and the Swimming and Diving program with professionalism, sportsmanship, and integrity.
• Promote compliance with NCAA rules, Metro Conference requirements, and Merrimack College policies.
• Foster a team culture of trust, mutual respect, inclusion, belonging, and a positive student-athlete experience.
• Participate in staff meetings, compliance education, professional development, guest speaker presentations, and other departmental activities and meetings.
• Assist with alumni engagement, fundraising, community outreach, and other activities supporting the development of the Merrimack College rowing program.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Swimming and Diving and/or sport administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level