Assistant Women's Swim Coach
About The Position
The Assistant Swimming Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Swimming/Diving Coach with all aspects of a competitive Missouri Valley Women’s Swimming/Diving program. The Assistant Swimming Coach will not only assist with coaching specific swimming skill but also assist with all phases of the recruitment of highly skilled prospective student-athletes from identification and evaluation through signing them to athletics scholarships, etc. The Assistant Swimming Coach is responsible for conducting all of their duties and activities with integrity and within NCAA rules, Missouri Valley Conference rules, the State of Illinois requirements, Illinois State University and Athletics Department regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience as a successful swimming coach including ability to teach/coach advanced skills in the sport of swimming.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit talented high school and transfer student-athletes
- Proven organizational, leadership ability, and both oral and written communication skills
- Strong commitment to academic goals and student-athlete welfare
- Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules governing eligibility, financial aid and recruiting
- CPR/AED and First Aid certified (or eligible for certification upon employment)
- Valid Driver’s License
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree
- One to two year of collegiate and/or club swimming coaching experience (graduate assistant level coaching is accepted).
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Swimming/Diving Coach with all aspects of a competitive Missouri Valley Women’s Swimming/Diving program.
- Assist with coaching specific swimming skills.
- Assist with all phases of the recruitment of highly skilled prospective student-athletes from identification and evaluation through signing them to athletics scholarships.
- Conduct all duties and activities with integrity and within NCAA rules, Missouri Valley Conference rules, the State of Illinois requirements, Illinois State University and Athletics Department regulations.
Benefits
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
