Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach

Macalester College • Saint Paul, MN

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Macalester College seeks an Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach to support the leadership and direction of all phases of a successful and competitive NCAA Division III swimming and diving program. This position assists with team practices, competitions, recruiting, event management, and student-athlete development, and also assists with coaching Macalester’s Masters swimming program. The successful candidate will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented environment that supports the athletic, academic, and personal development of student-athletes. This is a 12-month position with approximately 3–15 hours per week depending on the season; evening and weekend hours are required. Macalester College Athletics is committed to providing an excellent student-athlete experience within a highly selective liberal arts college. The swimming and diving program emphasizes competitive excellence, academic achievement, personal growth, inclusion, and the holistic wellbeing of its student-athletes. The Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach will work collaboratively with the Head Coach and coaching staff to support the continued success and development of the program.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of swimming training methods, practice planning, and competitive strategies.
• Strong teaching, leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• General proficiency with current office and computer technology.
• Ability to contribute positively to a collaborative, team-oriented athletics department.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3+ years of collegiate swimming experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting safe, effective team practices.
• Provide coaching and instruction during practices and competitions.
• Assist with the supervision and operation of Masters swimming workouts.
• Support home meet preparation, recruiting, and other program events as needed.
• Assist with recruiting activities as needed.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented environment and represent Macalester and its athletics program with professionalism, integrity, and sportsmanship.
• Develop positive working relationships with student-athletes, families, coaches, officials, colleagues, and members of the campus and broader community.

Benefits

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays
• Competitive health, dental, vision, and life & disability insurance
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 90% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree