Assistant Coach - Men's and Women's Swimming

Carson-Newman University is a Christian, liberal arts-based University built upon the Lordship of Jesus Christ as evidenced historically and revealed in the Scriptures.
Our mission as Christian educators is to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant leaders.

Job Title: Assistant Coach – Men’s & Women’s Swimming
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Head Men’s & Women’s Swim Coach
Location: On-site FLSA Status: Exempt
Annual duration: 12-month
Expected hours per week: Full-time, including some nights and weekend work. Part-time hours, if applicable: NA
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise graduate assistant coaches, scouting, recruitment of student athletes, monitoring academic progress of athletes, scheduling swim meets, ensuring compliance with NCAA D11 and BMC conference rules and regulations, and eligibility of athletes. Supervise and participate in the recruitment of student athletes. This includes interviewing, screening, assessment / evaluation, and meeting with coaches, counselors, principals, teachers and parents to facilitate the process.

Summary Description: Reporting to the head swim coach, this position is responsible for the development of a competitive Men’s and Women’s swimming program within the guidelines of the NCAA 011, BMC, and Carson-Newman University. Includes all aspects of a collegiate swimming program: recruiting, scouting, budgeting, planning, organizing, scheduling, monitoring academic performance and promoting intercollegiate athletics. Teaching responsibilities and Christian values will also be included.

Essential Functions:

• As an intentionally Christian academic community hiring Christian educators, all employees will be expected to advance the mission, vision, and identity of Carson-Newman University as defined in university policy and expressed in our strategic plan and are expected to work as cooperative and collegial members of the University.
• The University expects all employees to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian institution and to be worthy examples in moral conduct and behavior for the students of the University and fellow employees both on and off campus.

Carson-Newman University is a Christian, liberal arts-based University built upon the Lordship of Jesus Christ as evidenced historically and revealed in the Scriptures.
Our mission as Christian educators is to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant leaders.

Job Title: Assistant Coach – Men’s & Women’s Swimming
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Head Men’s & Women’s Swim Coach
Location: On-site FLSA Status: Exempt
Annual duration: 12-month
Expected hours per week: Full-time, including some nights and weekend work. Part-time hours, if applicable: NA
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise graduate assistant coaches, scouting, recruitment of student athletes, monitoring academic progress of athletes, scheduling swim meets, ensuring compliance with NCAA D11 and BMC conference rules and regulations, and eligibility of athletes. Supervise and participate in the recruitment of student athletes. This includes interviewing, screening, assessment / evaluation, and meeting with coaches, counselors, principals, teachers and parents to facilitate the process.

Summary Description: Reporting to the head swim coach, this position is responsible for the development of a competitive Men’s and Women’s swimming program within the guidelines of the NCAA 011, BMC, and Carson-Newman University. Includes all aspects of a collegiate swimming program: recruiting, scouting, budgeting, planning, organizing, scheduling, monitoring academic performance and promoting intercollegiate athletics. Teaching responsibilities and Christian values will also be included.

Essential Functions:

• As an intentionally Christian academic community hiring Christian educators, all employees will be expected to advance the mission, vision, and identity of Carson-Newman University as defined in university policy and expressed in our strategic plan and are expected to work as cooperative and collegial members of the University.
• The University expects all employees to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian institution and to be worthy examples in moral conduct and behavior for the students of the University and fellow employees both on and off campus.

• Regular attendance during scheduled work hours reflects a commitment to our shared mission and the campus community.
• All work must be performed in alignment with the terms of the signed contract, if applicable.
• As Christian educators, all employees of the University should regularly attend and actively participate in a local church.

Oversee men’s and women’s swimming program. This includes supervision of Graduate assistant coaches, scouting, recruitment of student athletes, monitoring academic progress of athletes, setting up swim meets, ensuring compliance with NCAA Oil and BMC conference rules and regulations, and eligibility of athletes.

Participate in the recruitment of student athletes. This includes interviewing, screening, assessment / evaluation, and meeting with coaches, counselors, principals, teachers and parents to facilitate the process.

Plan and manage team travel such as time schedules, transportation by bus/vans, lodging accommodations, meal and accommodations, insurance coverage and schedules for contests and practice. Ensure travel arrangements are within budget constraints and are safe for the swimmers’ and coaches’ welfare .

Supervise and manage the inventory of sports equipment. This involves the selection and purchase, reconditioning, checking standards and ensuring safety and accountability of physical assets.

Supervise and manage the facility to facilitate meets and practices. Coordinate the facility arrangements, ensure safety of equipment, pool area/deck and building, and secure facilities at end of practices.

Plan, organize and participate in practice and meets. This involves athlete conditioning, planning sets, oversight of practices, review current rules and regulations, and participate in media coverage of events.

Speak and participate in promotional activities and assist the Director of Athletics in fundraising activities. Work with gifted athletes to promote their continued play in non-college entities. Speak at sports banquets. Work in liaison with community groups to encourage and foster their participation in athletic activities or events.

Work in liaison with faculty, administrators, and staff to coordinate academic and athletic

efforts and to share resources and ideas. Supervise graduate assistant coaches and student Work Study employees.

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