Athletics - Assistant Coach Women's Swimming

Sacred Heart University • Fairfield, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Head Coach in formulating, teaching, recruiting, and coaching aspects for a Division I intercollegiate Swimming & Diving athletic program. Assists in directing competitions, practice, administrative activities, alumni relations activities, and team travel for our student athletes. The Assistant Coach will assist in developing a recruitment plan to support the University’s Strategic Plan, as directed by the head coach. The assistant coach has the responsibility of supporting and encouraging a community outreach attitude in advancing the Strategic Plan.

Requirements

• Two to three years coaching experience as a graduate assistant or assistant coach at the intercollegiate level or swimming at the intercollegiate Division 1 level.
• Potential for developing good organizational skills with a solid sense for developing the infrastructure for an effective recruiting system.
• Good communication skills, a positive motivator.
• Impeccable integrity with a working knowledge of the NCAA rules and regulations.
• Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support in the promotion of the educational values of athletics consistent with the educational values of the University as outlined and promulgated in the University and Athletic Department Mission Statement
• Assist with the design, implementation and evaluation of a recruiting and retention program directed at developing a competitive Division I intercollegiate program.
• Provide input and suggestions for specific communications strategies that will assure the success of the above, i.e., clean and professionally drafted recruiting letters, professional recruiting visit presentations, well-organized campus visit itineraries, etc.
• Supports the head coach in ensuring the program is following the rules and regulations of the NCAA.
• Monitors the eligibility status of team members in cooperation with Athletics Compliance Coordinator and the academic officials of the University.
• Oversees the mental and physical preparation of athletes for contests; assists in the development of conditioning programs.
• Oversee the CARA, volunteer hours for the student athletes, and academic success center reporting.
• Knowledge of effective social media best practices and overseeing the team's social media accounts.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees