Assistant Swim/Dive Coach

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Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Swim/Dive Coach

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Swim/Dive Coach

Overview

Assist in the overall instruction and training of student-athletes under

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operating bylaws, including the recruitment of new student-athletes, strength and conditioning, ongoing assessment of student-athlete abilities, and academic advising.

Essential Duties:

Develop game/practice plans and communicate both verbally and in writing with current and potential students on various academic and social issues, etc. Provide verbal and written instruction to student-athleteson sport-specific skills and game-related tactics in one-on-one, small group, and large group sessions (i.e., during games, on-field practices and video review sessions). Comply with and uphold

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rules and guidelines and complete all necessary documentation. (35%)

Within guidelines issued by the athletic department, the Big East Conference, and the

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, perform work related to the recruitment and retention of student-athletes. Assess the abilities of potential student-athletes and make recommendations to the Head Coach for acceptance to the College. Such work requires exercise of independent judgment in scouting potential student-athletes. (15%)

Assess student-athletes’ ability to effectively apply sport-specific skills and game-related tactics in game or practice situations subsequent to instruction by head or assistant coach(es). (10%)

Develop, implement, and monitor a conditioning program for student athletes. Counsel injured student-athletes and assist in and monitor their recovery. (10%)

Serve as direct liaison to the Office of Academic Services and partner with that office to advise student-athletes on academic issues. Counsel student-athletes on decisions regarding academic standing and academic problems. (I 0%)

Initiate fundraising efforts and public relation initiatives through contact with alumni and parents of student-athletes. (10%)

As needed, arrange for the procurement or purchase of needed equipment or services to support the training and education of student-athletes. (10%)

Marginal Duties:

Maintain a working knowledge of “best practices” in regard to sport-specific skills, game related tactics, and physical fitness concepts through attendance at coaching seminars and from instructional materials, both written and video.

Perform all other duties as may be required.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree in related field from an accredited institution required

Significant intercollegiate playing and coaching experience in sport required

Excellent oral and written communication skills required

First aid and

CPR

Certification preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time

Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction

Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard

Communication skills using the spoken word

Ability to see within normal parameters

Ability to hear within normal range

Ability to move about

Employee Status

Part-Time/Academic Year

Salary Grade

Salary Information

Employees are normally hired between the minimum and the midpoint of a position’s grade range to which a position has been assigned, depending on experience and qualifications.

Salary

Benefits

Providence College offers a comprehensive range of valuable benefits to eligible employees, which are designed to:

Promote the health and well-being of you and your family

Provide financial security while you are working

Build financial resources for retirement

Help you balance personal and work responsibilities

Provide educational opportunities for you and your family

These benefits include but are not limited to health, dental, 403b retirement plan, flexible benefits plan, tuition benefits, employee assistance plan, college paid basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off. To learn more, please visit our Employee Benefits website by clicking the following link: https://human-resources.provi...

Union Status

Non-Union

Shift:

If other, please enter regular schedule.

EEO Statement

Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnicorigin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation,gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop,and from time to time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on thepart of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents andthose with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.

Posting Detail Information

| Requisition Number | AS983P | | Closing Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | |

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents