Swim Team Graduate Assistant

Job Description

The Swim Team Graduate Assistant will work closely with the Head and Assistant Swim Team Coach to learn and assist in any and all elements of coaching a collegiate swim program. This is a part-time, 20 hours a week, position.

Responsibilities:

• Organizing and planning with the Head Coach/coaching staff
• Working one-on-one with athletes
• Coaching at practices
• Driving to and attending all swim meets
• Working alongside the Head Coach in all tasks as requested

• Organizing team building & Community connection activities

  • Monthly – ideas? (fall festival, Christmas party, Polar Plunge…)
  • Weight room
  • “specialty” group – create and run practices.

Job Description

The Swim Team Graduate Assistant will work closely with the Head and Assistant Swim Team Coach to learn and assist in any and all elements of coaching a collegiate swim program. This is a part-time, 20 hours a week, position.

Responsibilities:

• Organizing and planning with the Head Coach/coaching staff
• Working one-on-one with athletes
• Coaching at practices
• Driving to and attending all swim meets
• Working alongside the Head Coach in all tasks as requested

• Organizing team building & Community connection activities

  • Monthly – ideas? (fall festival, Christmas party, Polar Plunge…)
  • Weight room
  • “specialty” group – create and run practices.
  • Home meet preparation: coordinate with assistant coach and Meet Day Manager
  • Manage meet snacks/supplies/inventory.
  • Recruiting process

• Work directly with Study Hall and all academic progress and accountability and support. Monitor progress of all athletes working toward Academic All-Conference status.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree
• Acceptance into a Campbellsville University Graduate Program
• Enrollment in one graduate course each graduate term per year.
• Competitive collegiate swimming experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Interest and ability to work with College Athletes
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date)  
• A current driver’s license is vital to fulfilling the responsibilities of this position.

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