Men and Women’s Swimming/Aquatics Assistant Coach

The Athletics Department at Whittier College is seeking an assistant coach. 

The assistant coach will be responsible for the organization and management of an NCAA Division III swim program in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Athletics Department and the college. Excellent communication skills; exhibit high ethical standards, and the ability to work in a team orientated environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Responsible for coaching and organizing all practices and games, recruiting quality student-athletes, budgeting, scheduling and travel planning, monitoring student-athlete academic progress and commitment to comply with all policies and regulations governing the NCAA. The position will also entail secondary athletic administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Athletics.

Hours: Varies
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: 11-month (off July), full time 
Salary Range: $26.56-$27.00 per hour; salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.

Reports to: Executive Director of Athletics
Location/Department: Whittier College / Athletics

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions of the Job

• Work closely with the head coach to establish a highly competitive NCAA and SCIAC swim and dive program

The Athletics Department at Whittier College is seeking an assistant coach. 

The assistant coach will be responsible for the organization and management of an NCAA Division III swim program in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Athletics Department and the college. Excellent communication skills; exhibit high ethical standards, and the ability to work in a team orientated environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Responsible for coaching and organizing all practices and games, recruiting quality student-athletes, budgeting, scheduling and travel planning, monitoring student-athlete academic progress and commitment to comply with all policies and regulations governing the NCAA. The position will also entail secondary athletic administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Athletics.

Hours: Varies
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: 11-month (off July), full time 
Salary Range: $26.56-$27.00 per hour; salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.

Reports to: Executive Director of Athletics
Location/Department: Whittier College / Athletics

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions of the Job

• Work closely with the head coach to establish a highly competitive NCAA and SCIAC swim and dive program
• Exhibit high ethical standards, and the ability to work in a team orientated environment.
• Coaching and organizing all practices and games. 
• Act as lead recruiter in the recruiting of quality student-athletes in aquatics 
• Ability to establish a budget and stay within the said budget. 
• Provide scheduling and scheduling conflict resolutions. 
• Point in team travel planning and support for experience growth for the team and student athletes
• Monitoring student-athlete academic progress
• Asst in Competitive Meet preparation and execution
• Committed to comply with all policies and regulations governing the NCAA
• Excellent communication skill
• Ability to teach fundamentals and expertise in the area of swim events
• Ability to make decisions and in place of the head coach if required

Non-essential Functions of the Job

None identified at this time.

Position Specifications and Requirements

Knowledge and Education: Bachelor’s degree is required with a Master’s degree preferred. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years coaching experience

License(s) and Certificate(s): Updated First-Aid and CPR

Application Deadline

Until the position is filled.

The position is based in Whittier, California.  To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu and rcarter@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA  90608. AA/EOE.

Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Whittier College does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position and does not participate in the E-Verify program. Because participation in E-Verify is required for certain employment authorization categories, applicants who would require employer participation in E-Verify to obtain or maintain employment authorization are not eligible for employment in this position.

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