Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach (Part-Time) - Athletics

Assist the head coach in day-to-day operations with the diving program including but not limited to coaching player development recruiting scouting academic support and general operations with NCAA rules. This is a part-time position averaging 20 hours per week.

Required Education

• Bachelors Degree required.
• Masters Degree preferred.

Required Experience

• Previous coaching playing and/or teaching experience.
• Five or more years of experience.

Primary Duties/Essential Functions

• Supervise equipment in annual procurement inventory distribution and collection.
• Teach and develop sport-specific skills with the basic tenets and theory of the sport and skills needed to execute successful collegiate-level performance.
• Aid in the physical development and organizational motivation of the team.
• Organize and lead team and/or individual-athlete meetings involving coaching personnel.
• Planning of practice sessions and competitive coaching situations.
• Ensure student compliance with rules regarding behavior and appearance.
• Coordinate the conditioning and training of team members in conjunction with athletic trainers and team physicians.
• Work cooperatively with university coaches staff faculty and community members.
• Identify and evaluate prospective student athletes who are good fits for the university both athletically and academically; communicate with PSAs and families; process official and unofficial visits while communicating through the completion of necessary admissions and university documents.
• Cultivate strong relationships with local high school and club coaches.
• Comprehend and operate by standards set forth in the NCAA and APU Manuals.
• Ensure education and enforcement of NCAA rules as they relate to documentation and input of information in JumpForward and the NCAA Institutional Request List (IRL).
• Coordinate discipleship and mentoring of student-athletes.
• Attend required department meetings and NCAA rules presentations.
• Assist in scheduling contests scrimmages and exhibitions while coordinating team travel arrangements within guidelines set by the department institution conference and NCAA.
• Assist in fundraising alumni relations community outreach and ministry opportunities communicating the current status of the program with alumni friends and supporters of the program.

Skills

• Sufficient experience to justify coaching recruiting compliance and academic support.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to a variety of personalities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of current thinking in areas of sport techniques and strategy conditioning fitness leadership and program management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead motivate and minister to student athletes.
• Excellent communication skills: both oral and written.
• Responsible driving skills.

Mental Demands

• Ability to work under pressure exuding a mature demeanor while multitasking in a deadline-oriented environment with accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team as well as an independent contributor.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and demonstrated loyalty to the staff program and university.
• In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.

Physical Demands

• Requires repetitive motions and sitting at computer keyboard.
• Ability to stand for extended time.
• Hearing and speaking on the telephone.
• Ability to conduct business at other offices on campus.
• Ability to bend grasp reach and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Visual Demands

• Reading writing notes and computer monitor.

Environment

• Office indoor and outdoor athletic facilities various weather and temperature conditions.

Technologies

• Proficient in Google Apps Microsoft Office Hudl compliance software and other sport specific web-based and/or scouting applications.

Compensation

• Grade 6: $17.72 to $20.38 is the hourly compensation for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications experience and internal addition to compensation APU offers a competitive benefits package.

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Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.