Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach - Part-Time

Summary

The Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of operating a successful NCAA Division I women’s swimming & diving program at Bowling Green State University. This position assists with and administering parts of daily training operations, student-athlete development, team travel coordination, recruiting efforts, and administrative responsibilities while upholding the mission and values of the University, Department of Athletics, and NCAA.

Essential Functions

• Assist in coaching the sport; utilize coaching and teaching methods to develop student athletes’ skills and teamwork.
• Oversee the program’s distance training group, including the design and implementation of daily training sessions, meet warm-up preparation, and race strategy.
• Lead instruction for one of the four competitive strokes during stroke-specific training sessions and technical development practices.
• Play an active role in the program’s recruiting efforts, including communication with prospective student-athletes and families, coordinating and participating in on-campus recruiting visits, and assisting with the overall visit experience.
• Coordinate team meal orders and food logistics during team travel.
• Serve as the program’s primary liaison to the athletics equipment staff, including apparel and equipment ordering, inventory management, distribution, and organization of aquatic equipment and team gear.
• Partner with the Athletics Communications/Sports Information staff to assist with program publicity, social media content, and promotion of the swimming & diving program.
• Assist in fostering a positive team culture centered on accountability, academic success, competitive excellence, and student-athlete well-being.
• Participate in alumni engagement, community outreach activities, camps, clinics, and other program initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations.

Summary

The Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of operating a successful NCAA Division I women’s swimming & diving program at Bowling Green State University. This position assists with and administering parts of daily training operations, student-athlete development, team travel coordination, recruiting efforts, and administrative responsibilities while upholding the mission and values of the University, Department of Athletics, and NCAA.

Essential Functions

• Assist in coaching the sport; utilize coaching and teaching methods to develop student athletes’ skills and teamwork.
• Oversee the program’s distance training group, including the design and implementation of daily training sessions, meet warm-up preparation, and race strategy.
• Lead instruction for one of the four competitive strokes during stroke-specific training sessions and technical development practices.
• Play an active role in the program’s recruiting efforts, including communication with prospective student-athletes and families, coordinating and participating in on-campus recruiting visits, and assisting with the overall visit experience.
• Coordinate team meal orders and food logistics during team travel.
• Serve as the program’s primary liaison to the athletics equipment staff, including apparel and equipment ordering, inventory management, distribution, and organization of aquatic equipment and team gear.
• Partner with the Athletics Communications/Sports Information staff to assist with program publicity, social media content, and promotion of the swimming & diving program.
• Assist in fostering a positive team culture centered on accountability, academic success, competitive excellence, and student-athlete well-being.
• Participate in alumni engagement, community outreach activities, camps, clinics, and other program initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor’s degree

The following Experience is required: - 1 year collegiate coaching and/or competitive swimming experience

The following Licensure, Certifications, or Registration is preferred:

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding and CPR Certification preferred, or must obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Collegiate coaching and/or competitive swimming experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
• Commitment to the academic and athletic development of student-athletes in a Division I environment.

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by June 16, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must befully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire andmaintainwork authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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