Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach

The Wesleyan Athletic Department located in the Freeman Athletic Center a stateofthe artfacility is a member of the prestigious New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). They sponsor 30 varsity sports and believe athletics plays an integral part in a Wesleyan scholarathletes liberal arts education. Highly trained and dedicated faculty coaches administrators and staff work collaboratively and tirelessly to assist studentathletes in reaching their academic and athletic goals.

Reporting to the head coach of Swimming and Diving the assistant Swimming and Diving coach will have primary duties in planning for training sessions and competition providing input on player evaluation and recruiting as well as other decisions concerning team operations. This includes the vision to develop and implement a strategic plan for longterm growth and improvement of the Swimming and Diving program at Wesleyan University.

Responsibilities include coaching and teaching 75 of expected effort) and administrative duties 25 of expected effort).

Coaching Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction planning organizing and of practices and competition.
• Provide video analysis for competition and practice sessions.
• Evaluate athlete performance and progress to ensure peak performance during the season.
• Oversee the mental and physical preparation of athletes for competition.
• Assist in the development of conditioning programs.
• Assist with team scouts and evaluation and provide game strategy recommendations.

Teaching Responsibilities

• As a teaching fellow assist physical education faculty members with classroom interaction.
• Assist with out of class project work required for PE credit.
• Recruiting Responsibilities
• Oversee team recruiting efforts and identify and evaluate prospective studentathletes.
• Attend permissible off campus recruiting events.
• Manage team Front Rush recruiting database.
• Coordinate on campus recruiting visits for prospective studentathletes.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Provide academic support and monitor academic progress for studentathletes.
• Participate in planning for alumni events including fundraising and or special functions.
• Collaborate with the director of athletic fundraising.
• Plan and execute team community service efforts.
• Coordinate team travel for in/out of region trips.
• Provide additional support for contest management as needed.

This is an oncampus position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with 2 years of coaching experience and/or experience in a graduate assistant program or an equivalent combination of experience education training and/or distinguished collegiate athletic career experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the daily operations of an intercollegiate swimming and diving program.
• Proven ability to effectively coach high level athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership to studentathletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.
• Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact collegially with individuals of different backgrounds.
• Proven analytical and problemsolving skills. Proficiency in MS Word and excel.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships and work effectively with internal and external constitutes.
• Ability to work a nontraditional schedule including nights and weekends.
• Communication organizational interpersonal and computer skills are essential.
• Valid drivers license or ability to get one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or a degree in Athletic Administration and/or Advanced Level Coaching.
• Experience coaching at the Division III level and or NESCAC conference.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Experience with intercollegiate contest management.
• Experience with frontrush recruiting software.
• Knowledge of NESCAC and NCAA Division III recruiting rules and regulations.

Additional Application Instructions:

Position is open until filled. First review of applications will occur on May 6 2025.

As part of your application please upload a cover letter and resume.

Salary: $32000.00

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidates completion of a preemployment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University located in Middletown Connecticut does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed age gender gender identity or expression national origin marital status ancestry present or past history of mental disorder learning disability or physical disability political belief veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or nonpositionrelated criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX Section 504 or any other nondiscrimination policies should be directed toVice President for Equity and Inclusion Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

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