Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach

Converse University•Spartanburg, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics and the Head Men's and Women's Swim Coach at Converse University, the Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach implements and helps manage all phases of a competitive Men's and Women's Swimming program in accordance with NCAA, Conference Carolinas, and Converse University regulations through a courteous, helpful, unbiased and professional manner. The Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach helps provide overall management, guidance, and strategy development for the Men's and Women's Swimming program. The Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach will help implement and manage all phases of a competitive Division II program in accordance with NCAA, Conference Carolinas, and Converse University regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Experience in competitive swimming or swim coaching
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Commitment to liberal arts education
Compliance with the University's Service Expectations

Nice To Haves

1+ years of intercollegiate coaching experience

Responsibilities

Assist in providing leadership and direction for both athletic teams, as well as to the individual team members
Assist and/or lead team and individual coaching and instruction training sessions
Assist the Head Coach in monitoring study hall of student-athletes
Promote and develop a positive, united team culture that contributes positively to the overall campus culture of Converse University.
Assist the Head Coach in providing regular support and direction to student-athletes.
Prioritize and drive retention of student-athletes
Assist in managing team's social media accounts
Assist the Head Coach in promoting and monitoring the physical, emotional, and social well-being of all student-athletes
Assist the Head Coach in planning and implementing procedures for home and away contests including but not limited to: food and travel arrangements, cash requests, setup, and scheduling officials
Assist in recruiting quality student-athletes by means of personal contact and correspondence, evaluating ability in person or by video
Assist with on-campus recruiting visits, including giving tours and meeting with recruits and their families
Assist in recruiting student-athletes to build program's competitive success and maintain expected squad size
Work closely with the Director of Compliance, Admissions Office, and Financial Aid to conduct a highly professional, effective, and ethical recruiting process.
Assist Head Coach in creating and cultivating professional relationships with the community to build both recruiting and sponsorship opportunities
Assist Head Coach in building and fostering relationships with local, regional, and national high school and club swim teams
Assist Head Coach in organizing and participating in community service with staff and student-athletes
Assist Head Coach in organizing and implementing team fundraisers
Assist Head Coach in participating in department-wide fundraisers
Assist Head Coach in developing and implementing annual Converse swim camps
Represent Converse University at conferences and events as needed
Attend departmental staff meetings, clinics, workshops, and all other mandatory events
Attend campus-wide staff meetings
Maintain compliance with Title IX and all other University policies and procedures
Understand the University's policies and procedures and follow them accordingly
Assure that University and student information is handled in a confidential and ethical manner
Assist Head Coach in maintenance and inventorying physical equipment and resources
Reports on needs and maintenance of facilities and equipment to the athletics administration
Assume game day management duties as necessary.
Fulfills commitments to all additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics/Administration/Head Men's and Women's Swim Coach which may include administrative responsibilities.