Assistant Coach - Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving

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Position Title

Assistant Coach - Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving

Job Description

Candidates must be able to teach proper technique and skill development in various aspects of swimming. Candidates should have a complete and thorough understanding of the sport and be able to instruct student-athletes in small group and one-on-one settings.

Applicants should be well versed and able to instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts and team building exercises, team development techniques and safety.

A thorough understanding of

NCAA

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Position Title

Assistant Coach - Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving

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Job Description

Candidates must be able to teach proper technique and skill development in various aspects of swimming. Candidates should have a complete and thorough understanding of the sport and be able to instruct student-athletes in small group and one-on-one settings.

Applicants should be well versed and able to instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts and team building exercises, team development techniques and safety.

A thorough understanding of

NCAA

and

GMAC

rules and regulations is required. The assistant coach must adhere to these rules and help ensure that the program is in compliance with all rules, regulations and guidelines. The ability to articulate these to student-athletes is also required.

An understanding of Ashland University’s mission and goals is required. Applicants must have the ability to explain these to student-athletes.

This position will help supervise multiple practices and events with two teams.

Candidates will assist in plans for travel.

This position requires the ability to recruit potential student-athletes. The assistant swimming and diving coach will be required to recruit off campus and be involved in on-campus visits. The position will assist the head coach in developing the overall recruiting plan

The assistant swimming and diving coach will assist the head coach in monitoring academic progress of all student-athletes on the team and working with various constituencies across campus to ensure that student-athletes receive the proper academic counseling and assistance.

This position reports to the head swimming and diving coach and the athletic director. This position could include other duties including event management and representing the athletic department at various functions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree is required

Candidates should be Life Guard,

CPR

,

AED

and First Aid certified or able to attain certification upon employment

Must have the ability to successfully impart knowledge on various training techniques and strokes in swimming

Previous coaching and/or swimming experience on the college level is highly desired

Ability to identify and recruit student-athletes is required. The assistant coach will assist the head coach in meeting the university’s roster goals for swimming and diving

Requires well-developed communication skills, as well as strong time management and organizational skills

Ability to work weekends and evenings is required. This position requires extensive travel, both in recruiting and to meets

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Anticipated Start Date of New Hire

08/01/2024

Anticipated Number of Hours Working per Week

40+

Shift Required?

Varied

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S809P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | 08/01/2024 | | Job Open Date | 06/18/2024 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://jobs.ashland.edu/postings/6143 |

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. References Optional Documents

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