Part-Time Assistant Swim Coach

California University of Pennsylvania • California, PA

200d • $14,000 - $15,000

About The Position

The assistant coach, in collaboration with the Head Swim Coach assists in the direction and administration of the program in a manner that reflects the athletics' department program goals. This individual reports directly to the Head Women's Swim Coach and is responsible for creating an environment that is supportive of individual differences and maximizes the educational and athletic development of the student athletes.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required.
• Candidate must have strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must successfully pass the NCAA Coaching exam within 14 days of start of employment.
• Experience in NCAA Rules and Regulations.
• Experience in developing swim athletes.
• Strong organizational skills and written skills.
• 1 year of coaching swimming at the club, high school or collegiate level.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and implementing the in-season and off-season training schedule for student athletes and staff.
• Assists in formulating and implementing daily practice plans that demonstrate a high amount of time on task, that are progressive, are congruent with team and individual ability, and are consistent with sound conditioning principles.
• Assists in instructing student athletes in the skills and strategies necessary to maximize performance.
• Assists in establishing general expectations for participation.
• Assists in appropriately discipline student athletes when expectations are not met or rules are broken.
• Assists in reinforcing academic success as a priority and work with appropriate school officials to monitor academic progress.
• Respond positively to individual athletes' issues and concerns and help seek effective solutions.
• Maintain appropriate coach-athletes relationships.
• Demonstrate and instill in players a respect for and courtesy toward opposing players, coaches and officials.
• Assists in conducting the program with the scope and policies established by the institution and the athletics department.
• Helps establish positive and effective communication with the athletic director and all support staff.
• Be knowledgeable about and appropriately implement governing body rules.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate all assistant coaching activities with regard to instruction, scouting, recruiting, and other identified tasks.
• Responsible for scheduling of events in consultation with athletic director.
• Assist in fundraising initiatives in the sport. Deposit all revenue immediately upon receipt with Associate Athletic Director.
• Helps to maintain an exemplary standard of conduct which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment on and off the field.
• Extend your involvement outside the athletic department by speaking to campus or community groups and by participating in campus and community events.
• Helps to maintain positive public relations with media, parents, alumni, officials, volunteers, fans, competitors, and any other constituent group.
• Articulate and implement a plan that is consistent with the college's mission.
• Is knowledgeable about local, state and NCAA regulations regarding recruiting.
• Helps to cultivate a recruiting network that helps identify prospects that match the academic and athletic profile of the institution.
• Assigned specific coaching duties as designated by the head coach.
• Assist in event administration of home athletic contests and high school athletic contests as needed by athletic administration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree