Assistant Men's & Women's Swimming Coach (part-time)

Job Description: The person in this position will be involved in many aspects of the sport program including but not limited to practice planning game preparation/scouting ingame coaching recruiting administrative work and general supervision of studentathletes.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities:

• Conducts training sessions to aid in the skill development of team members while keeping informed of contemporary trends tactics techniques and strategies within the sport
  
• Assists with gameday preparation by scouting opponents and provides ingame support to the head coach
  
• Recruits and retains qualified studentathletes
  
• Serves as a role model for team members with regards to personal and professional conduct by enforcing department and team expectations regarding general standard of behavior for studentathletes.
  
• Monitors physical and mental health and wellbeing of team members while working with professional staff to support the development and recovery of studentathletes.
  
• Supports head coach in managing essential team functions including scheduling of contests academic monitoring eligibility tracking transportation and supply purchases.
  
• Contributes to the overall success of the Athletics Department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities may include event management facility supervision assigned administrative tasks committee work or representing the Athletics Department at conferences/meetings.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Associates degree from accredited college or university is required
  
• Bachelors degree preferred.
  
• Combination of degree completion and professional work experience will be considered in absence of associates degree.

Experience:

• Collegiate playing experience strongly preferred.
  
• Previous coaching experience at the collegiate high school and/or club level preferred.
  

Skills:

• Demonstrated success in scouting talent assessment and recruitment of qualified studentathletes.
  
• Excellent organizational communication and leadership skills whether dealing with individuals or groups and an ability to work well with different constituents.
  
• Strong initiative detail and followup skills with studentathletes staff members and administration.
  
• Strong strategic thinking and problemsolving abilities.
  
• Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines.
  
• Ability to learn and apply University policies and procedures to ensure operational compliance and reliable judgment.
  
• General computer knowledge with a proficiency in Word and Excel.
  
• Experience with Front Rush or similar recruiting software preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel for both games and recruiting expected.
  
• Evening and weekend availability is required.
  
• Flexibility with an evolving work environment is important.
  
• Valid drivers license required.
  
• Ability to successfully complete a background check motor vehicle check and drug test.
  
• Current CPR AED and first aid certifications required. Training and recertification can be provided if necessary.
  
• Compliance with NCAA Division III rules and regulations required.
  
• Compliance with athletic conference rules and regulations required.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate and teach sportspecific skills required.
  
• Ability to move about campus and other locations.
  
• Physical ability to include standing and/or walking for long periods bending kneeling and stooping manual dexterity and ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Supervision:

• Received: Position reports to the Head Coach.
  
• Given: Supervises studentathletes and team managers.

Application Instructions:

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadias Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• To apply please submit a cover letter resume and name and phone numbers of at least three professional references.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once weve established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

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