Assistant Coach, Swimming and Diving

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Assistant Coach, Swimming and Diving

Employment Duration Temporary Part Time

Location Burnaby

Closing Date August 20, 2024

Assistant Coach, Swimming and Diving

Employment Duration Temporary Part Time

Location Burnaby

Closing Date August 20, 2024

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Union/Affiliation:

Pay range:

$25 to $30 hourly

SFU Department Descr:

Student Services - Athletics & Recreation

Position Grade:

# of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

20 to 30 hours

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

SFU is an outstanding university with a proud athletic tradition and robust recreation program. SFU is committed to providing an excellent experience for our students, student athletes, and the campus community. SFU is unique in being the only university in Canada that offers over 300 student athletes the NCAA athletic experience combined with the benefits of a Canadian education at the top comprehensive university in the country. Our recreation programs and sports clubs are first class in engaging students, our campus and our community by promoting participation, fitness, healthy living and community engagement.

About the Role

This position is responsible for aiding the Head Coach, Swimming and Diving in the development and coaching of the Simon Fraser University (“SFU”) Swimming and Diving program, within the established guidelines and the policies, regulations, and procedures of SFU and the Department of Athletics and Recreation, National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”), and Great Northwest Athletic Conference (“GNAC”).

Reporting to the Head Coach, Swimming and Diving, the Assistant Coach, Swimming and Diving is responsible for assisting in practice, meet planning and team management. This role helps in developing current student-athletes and identifying potential recruits as future SFU student-athletes. In addition, this role will also act as the community liaison for the Simon Fraser Swimming and Diving program.

Additional responsibilities will include assisting the Head Coach, Swimming and Diving in all facets of the program to develop a quality National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) Division II Swimming and Diving program that will be competitive in the pool, in the classroom, and in the community.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 5 years coaching experience with high performance athletes aged 16 years and over (i.e. Provincial, National, University/College).

• Maintain a working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations to pass NCAA Division II Rules Test; Maintain NCAA certification for off campus recruiting of prospective student-athletes.
• National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification and Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPS) certification.
• Maintain NCCP Competition Development Train to Compete ‘trained’ or higher in swimming, or equivalent.
• Maintain Standard First Aid and CPR-AED certification.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.

Additional Information

The assignment end date is March 31, 2025.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

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