Club Sports Coach

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425‐acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods.

Develop and improve participant sports skills and assists club officers in scheduling games. The position coordinates practices and game schedules and assists club officers with budget management.

Essential Responsibilities:
● Attend and supervise a majority of games and practices, including evenings and weekends
● Promote good sportsmanship on and off the field

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425‐acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods.

Develop and improve participant sports skills and assists club officers in scheduling games. The position coordinates practices and game schedules and assists club officers with budget management.

Essential Responsibilities:
● Attend and supervise a majority of games and practices, including evenings and weekends
● Promote good sportsmanship on and off the field
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● Abide by all College/Club Sports rules and regulations, including the Employee Handbook, Student Code of
Conduct, and Club Sports Handbook
● Submit coaching contracts and other paperwork when necessary
● Communicate with Assistant Athletic Director for Recreation, Wellness, & Physical Education as needed on issues associated with
the club or any of its participants. These issues include, but are not limited to: Travel concerns; Injuries;
Equipment; Administrative tasks and responsibilities
● Ensure safety of participants and monitor environmental (field/court/playing surfaces) conditions
● Ensure proper warm-up/stretching for student-athletes prior to practice or competition

Required Qualifications:
2-4 years in coaching and/or collegiate experience with informed knowledge of diverse student populations. Ability to attend practices/competitions from September to May. Strong organizational skills including the ability to design and communicate workout programs. Must be able to communicate effectively and interact successfully with a broad spectrum of internal and external constituencies, including students, alumni, staff, and parents.

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior assistant or head coaching experience at a liberal arts college or university. First Aid, CPR, and AED Certifications.

Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.