Assistant Swim Coach Part-time

Position Summary
This position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the management and administration of the mens and womens swim program with specific emphasis on skill instruction and development at practices and individual training sessions. Serve as positive role model for studentathletes and represent Villanova in a first class manner. All job duties must be performed in compliance with University Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. All duties must be performed in compliance with University Conference and NCAA regulations. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova Universitys mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand respect and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values.

Duties And Responsibilities
StudentAthlete Development: Assist the Head Coach with directing and supervising all activities relative to the training and skill development of studentathletes in preparation for competition. Provide technical skill instruction to aid in the development of studentathletes at practices. Conduct individual training sessions with studentathletes geared at skill development. At the direction of the head coach develop and execute practice plans that will prepare the team physically and mentally for competition. Assist in the preparation of team for meets by contributing and aiding in daily preparation of organized and effective practices. Prepare scouting reports on opponents in preparation for competition. Monitor studentathletes academic progress ensuring student athletes meet eligibility standards and advance towards a degree. Monitor and assist in the rehabilitation of injured studentathletes as directed by Team Physicians and Sports Medicine staff. ** Coordinate with Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning staff to organize and monitor the physical conditioning of studentathletes. Program Administrative and Fiscal Management: Assist in directing and planning an organized competitive and fiscally sound program. Duties may include but are not limited to: assisting in travel coordination assisting in ordering equipment and assisting in the completion of expense reports. NCAA Compliance: Ensure program compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. Responsible for performing all duties within the framework of NCAA rules and regulations. Assist in coordinating the preparation and submission of all the necessary NCAA compliance forms (i.e. practice logs recruiting folders official visit forms etc. Assist in monitoring academics amongst student athletes ensuring studentathletes progress in degree advancement and meet NCAA eligibility and University standards. Recruiting: Assist with managing the overall recruitment activities for the mens and womens swim program. Assist in evaluating talent and recruiting prospective studentathletes who will be successful in the classroom and contribute positively to the mens and womens swim program and the University community. At the direction of the head coach communicate via phone emails and letters with prospective studentathletes and parents. Assist in the planning and directing of the scouting of prospective studentathletes including but not limited to determining the recruiting events and competitions to attend and the prospective studentathletes to be evaluated. Assist with oncampus official and unofficial visits of prospective studentathletes per University and NCAA policies. Academics Service Marketing Public Relations and Development. Assist in the monitoring of academics amongst studentathletes ensuring studentathletes progress in degree advancement and meet eligibility standards. Assist in the development of fundraising events for the program within the framework of the university and departmental guidelines. Reinforce the Villanova ideals of devotion to service by designing appropriate events for the team to give back to the community and serve others. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree required. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Extensive knowledge of swimming. Understanding of the Universitys mission and its philosophy regarding studentathletes. Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills as well as the abilities to pay close attention to details interact effectively and appropriately with student athletes and evaluate prospects. Proficiency with personal computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications
Entry level position. Experience working and/or competing in a college swim program is a plus preferably at the Division I level. Water safety skills and CPR are preferred.

Work Schedule
parttime/12months