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Assistant Coach - Swimming Diving part-time

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Worcester, MA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description

Assist Head Coach with all facets of the Swimming and Diving program primarily by: instructing studentathletes on competitive swimming skills and techniques educating on swimming and diving rules and NCAA requirements assessing comprehension of skills techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate and preparing team for competition and practice.

Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College Patriot League and NCAA rules and regulations.

This is a part time position working 15 hour per week over 6 months.

Primary Responsibilities
Provide individual and team instruction to studentathletes on:
  • rules & fundamentals
  • skill attainment
  • techniques and methods required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a safe manner
  • team concepts
Provide individualized coaching/tutoring/mentoring to studentathletes including preparatory work that includes:
  • assessing studentathlete stroke technique demonstrated during practice competition and in on deck video review
  • determining specific daily practice activities that will be conducted by studentathletes
  • developing instruction for individual studentathletes and specific team needs
  • determining precompetition activities that will be conducted during days of competition
  • developing race strategies with individual swimmers
  • attending workshops and training sessions for the purpose of researching methods to provide studentathletes with training and instruction on: rules fundamentals team concepts physical health safety skill attainment conference rules and regulations
Recruiting:
  • identifying talented academically qualified prospective studentathletes

Administrative duties as assigned including but not limited to
  • collaborating with coach to develop annual goals for the program
  • maintaining records
  • effectively communicating with coaches prospects and parents
  • tracking academic progress and providing counseling as appropriate
  • assisting with fundraising marketing and promotional activities
  • administering sport camps as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree required
  • Prior experience instructing and coaching preferably at the Division I level
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
  • Strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills required
  • Proficiency working with TeamManager and MeetManager programs
  • CPR First Aid AED and Life Guarding certifications
  • Knowledge of Daktronics timing system and scoreboard operation a plus
Core Competencies
Skills that are required for this job and are in line with the Colleges mission:
  • Instructional/teaching skills; understanding of a variety of instructional methods
  • Ability to demonstrate skills and techniques during practice sessions in order for studentathletes to learn through observation
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple task
  • Flexibility and reliability; position requires travel work on nights and weekends.
  • Understands risk management and works in conjunction with Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning personnel to uphold health and safety standards in the conduct of all activities
  • Strong teamwork and team facilitation
  • Supports departmental efforts through collaborative measures and sharing knowledge with others
  • Understands values and respects diversity within the team and fosters an inclusive and supportive environment
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.

Employment Type

Part-Time

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