Graduate Assistant Swimming
Graduate Assistant Swimming
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Job Description
Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics the Graduate Assistant Swimming will assist the head coach in recruiting qualified studentathletes to the program instruct and develop the studentathlete in the sport of swimming meet preparation and community involvement. Instruction should include but not be limited to stroke technique race strategies and the planning and of regular practices training camps and taper practices.
Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Coaching Instruction and Team Administration 60
- Assist the head coach to organize and conduct practices during the traditional season (as defined by the National Collegiate Athletic Association) for the sport. Nontraditional (or outofseason) season practices may be required;
- Assist the head coach to serve as the representative of the department and the College during team travel for in and outofseason competition;
- Participate in uniform and equipment purchase process;
- Help plan and coordinate team travel;
- Help develop and implement fundraising strategies;
- Assist the head coach to complete inand offseason scheduling for the program;
- Work within NCAA guidelines regarding the start of the season dates of competition and end of the season;
- Be able to represent the Department of Athletics at all oncampus Admissions Open Houses and/or other predetermined events;
- Other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Recruiting 30
- Assist the head coach in developing a recruiting strategy to achieve recruiting goals as preapproved by the Director of Athletics;
- Work with the head coach and Office of Admission to recruit qualified prospective studentathletes both incoming freshmen and transfers to Hood College;
- Must be able to recruit during the summer;
- Must be able to work weekends & travel.
Site Management 10
- Represent the Department of Athletics at selected home athletic events.
Qualifications
We seek a candidate who values diversity equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood Colleges mission as a studentcentered liberal arts institution.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
- Proven integrity leadership and a thorough knowledge of swimming are required.
- Candidates should possess a strong commitment and ability to motivate teach counsel and recruit academically qualified studentathletes.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Current CPR/Lifeguard certification preferred.
Education
- Bachelors degree required.
- Full acceptance into one of Hoods graduate programs is required.
- Desire to coach in the future preferred.
- Any prior swim coaching experience preferred.
- Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations is preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
Technology Skills
- Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite such as Microsoft Word Excel etc.
- Proficient with the internet and email.
- Social Media proficiency (creating and posting) preferred.
Compensation
The compensation for Athletic Graduate Assistants consists of a $3000 annual stipend a tuition waiver for up to 18 credits per year campus housing and a meal plan. This temporary position is not benefitseligible except for paid Maryland sick leave. Learn more about Hood College.
To Apply
We invite qualified candidates to apply online via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter rsum and three professional references.
If you need assistance with the online application process please email or call.
Hood College is committed to diversity in its faculty and staff and subscribes to a policy of hiring only individuals legally eligible to work in the United States. EOE/AAP/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer
Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex race color national origin sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression marital status pregnancy disability religionorage in recruitmentadmission and access to or treatment or employment in its programs services benefits or activities as required by applicablelaws includingTitle IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries aboutdiscrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referredto the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall 401 Rosemont Avenue Frederick MD. 21701(AD 592. For complete information on Hood Colleges nondiscrimination policy pleasevisit
Employment Type
Full-Time
