Assistant Coach Swimming
Assistant Coach Swimming
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The Assistant Coach Swimming assists the Head Coach in directing the management and administration of the Universitys Division I intercollegiate swimming program. Responsibilities typically include some or all of the following: provide leadership in program priorities and initiatives; administer program budget; develop and implement short and longterm goals for the program; and establish multiyear recruiting plan.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assists in formulating coaching decisions such as development and implementation of the systems and strategies used conduct of practice and conditioning/training selection of Team members deployment of studentathletes and all other matters relating to the practice for and play of games as well as the performance of all other duties customarily associated of a head coach of a major Division I intercollegiate sports program.
- Assists with the sports programs recruiting activities which may include: prospect studentathlete (PSA) evaluation; scouting; developing scouting reports; conducting video analysis; tracking PSA correspondence; distribution of scholarships; monitoring admissions and eligibility process involving recruited studentathletes; the planning and executing campus visits; managing recruiting databases.
- Assists in developing and administering sport team rules including taking disciplinary action for violations of the Universitys Student Athlete Code of Conduct.
- Monitors study hall grade reports class attendance appearance and general standard of behavior of the teams studentathletes.
- Implements appropriate risk management strategies at all times; engages in regular consultation with athletic training and other department sports medicine personnel to maximize the safety and wellness of studentathletes; and demonstrates concern for the overall welfare of students at all times.
- Monitors and encourages the regular progress toward an academic degree of those studentathletes who are on the Team and making reasonable and good faith efforts in cooperation with the Universitys faculty administration and the academic support unit for studentathletes to meet all studentathletes academic requirements.
- Promotes an atmosphere of compliance with other coaches and actively supervising studentathletes and other individuals so as to maintain strict compliance with the constitutions bylaws rules and regulations of the NCAA the Atlantic Coast Conference and any other governing body league or conference of which the University may be subject to.
- Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
- Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelors degree in relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Not Applicable
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
- Ability to recognize analyze and solve a variety of problems
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
- Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines
- Commitment to the Universitys core values
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
General Description (Purpose and Function):
The Assistant Swimming Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the overall development and implementation of the womens swimming program. This will include all areas of recruiting from correspondence to evaluations to visits. This will also include coaching and leadership of current studentathletesmonitoring academic success managing equipmentadministrative duties working with any camps and clinics and any additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Recruiting
Recruit quality studentathletes who qualify academically and have proven swimming ability and attitude to participate and compete at the highest level. Develop a recruiting strategic plan that includes contact timing and frequency unofficial and official visit goals and the performance level(s) of prospects to be recruited that are consistent with the programs goals. Organize and assist with recruiting efforts mailings emails personal notes and phone calls to both potential student athletes and club/high school coaches. Scout talent in person and from videos sent. Record good recruiting notes and ratings into database. Arrange details for official and unofficial visits and disseminate the information in a detailed itinerary Be familiar with admissions and eligibility procedures and work with all the proper parties to make sure those procedures are being followed. Document all recruiting activities promptly using JumpForward. Be responsible for all NCAA rules regulations changes and successful completion of the coachs certification test. Do all of the above within the given recruiting budget. Present the University of Miami in the most positive manner.
B. Coaching
Assist the head coach with coaching of all student athletes. Assist in planning and implementation of overall training plan and individual practices. Submit practices to the head coach as specified. Organize and implement land training program for student athletes in conjunction with the strength and conditioning coach(es). Provide appropriate guidance for studentathletes and be knowledgeable of the resources available for them in the athletic department and throughout campus. Help administer team rules and policies. Support and enforce the head coachs philosophy. Home and away competition duties as specified. Coach studentathletes during offseason and summer in accordance with NCAA ACC and University of Miami rules and regulations. Maintain a current USA Swimming coachs certification which requires current CPR First Aid and Coachs Safety Training certification
C. Administration
Coordinate practice times for visiting teams and for us when we travel. Responsible for all team travel logistics with the help of the University of Miami travel coordinators. Develop detailed itineraries for our away trips. Maintain studentathlete time management calendars using TeamWorks. Submit all countable athletic required activities (CARA) and monitor all RARA activities using TeamWorks. Promptly submit all appropriate compliance paperwork and keep record of all compliance communication. Submit accurate business reports promptly following travel. Submit all purchase orders and work with the business department to follow necessary procedures for purchase of services and equipment not purchased by the equipment room staff. Assist with record keeping and paperwork regarding studentathletes (class schedules parent contacts equipment sizes best times practice results etc) Assist with supervision of managers and volunteers. Work with Event Operations staff to make sure all home competition logistics are solidified (Event files officials pool deck setup competition course setup announcers music etc) Work with Equipment Room staff and Adidas representatives to order apparel (land and aquatic) for studentathletes and staff. Organize logistics of team banquet and assist with all team functions. Know inventory of administrative supplies and forward orders as needed. Keep aquatic equipment organized know inventory and forward orders as needed. Keep team lounge tidy. Liaison between academic advisor and studentathletes Monitor facilities and equipment to provide a safe and professional environment and communicate with proper facilities staff members promptly to rectify any issues. Maintain CSCAA membership Submit AllAmerican and Academic AllAmerican nominations
D. Miscellaneous
Additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach. Responsible for maintaining compliance with NCAA Atlantic Coast Conference institutional and departmental policies and procedures. Keep the Head Coach informed with everything involved with all aspects of the swim team. Maintain good working relationships with coworkers and other University of Miami staff. Act professionally at all times and serve as a positive representative of the University of Miami both in person and through social media.
Education Requirements (Essential Requirements):
- Bachelors degree required
- USA Swimming coaching certification
Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):
- Two years of coaching (Division I preferred)
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
30Employment Type
Full-Time
