Assistant Coach, Swimming

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Job Summary

The Assistant Swim Coach is responsible for teaching athletic skills, strategies and techniques in the sport and mentoring student athletes by utilizing coaching methodologies in a competitive sport environment and fostering academic achievement of the student. This is a part-time position.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

The Assistant Swim Coach is responsible for teaching athletic skills, strategies and techniques in the sport and mentoring student athletes by utilizing coaching methodologies in a competitive sport environment and fostering academic achievement of the student. This is a part-time position.

Essential Functions

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• Assists the Head Swimming Coach in planning and implementing strategies designed to achieve success in a competitive sports program by breaking down and analyzing trends and strategies, making recommendations for new strategies.
• Develops the student athlete's skills and performance during sports competition on the Division 1 level by teaching athletes’ new strategies and techniques, providing detailed game plans; implementing and conducting training programs; assists with the preparation and implementation of weekly practice and conditioning sessions; monitoring student's adherence to department, conference and NCAA guidelines, resolving issues and reporting infractions.
• Identifies and recruits student athletes who are qualified to compete academically and athletically at the Division I level.
• Analyzes and evaluates the skill level of potential recruits; analyzes and evaluates the academic potential of new recruits.
• Assesses the needs of the program and the available options to fulfill individual personal needs.
• Assist the Head Coach with other duties to ensure the success of the program such as fundraising, operations, and logistics.
• Assists with daily operations and management of running practice schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or Equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Valid Lifeguard Instructor Certification or ability to attain within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of teaching skills of the sport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of collegiate coaching experience.

Physical Demands

• Ability to bend, crouch, stoop.
• Ability to stand, walk.

Location

University City, Philadelphia PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt. The offered rate is dependent upon internal equity and the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience.

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Please review the Benefits Brochure for some information on our benefits offerings.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.