Assistant Coach/Aquatics

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandeis University is seeking an Assistant Coach for their Swimming and Diving program. This role includes coaching, recruiting student-athletes nationally, and managing pool operations. Candidates should have a B.A./B.S. degree, with coaching experience being highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years college coaching experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must obtain CPO certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in managing swimming and diving program.
• Prioritize recruitment of student-athletes.
• Manage Linsey Pool operations and staff.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting

Lifeguarding

CPR/AED certification

Education

B.A./B.S.

M.A./M.S.

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The Swimming and Diving Assistant Coach will assist the head coach in running a successful program which competes as a NCAA Division III program and as a member of the University Athletic Association (UAA). This includes practice and competition coaching, recruiting student-athletes at a national level, design and implementation of competitive strategies and advising and mentoring our student-athletes. The assistant must understand and promote the mission, goals, values and educational ideals of Brandeis University, as well as the mission of the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritize the student-athlete recruitment effort for the men’s and women’s Swimming and Diving program. This includes traveling to high school and club contests, evaluating prospective student-athletes, submitting materials from prospective student-athletes to the Office of Admissions for early credential reviews, assisting with on-campus visits by prospects and managing the team's social media accounts. Assists with recruiting a diverse incoming class of swimming and diving student-athletes that contribute to the continuing success of the team and to the University community at large.
• Assists with the planning of all in-season practice sessions and developing an off-season training schedule and program. Assists with all game coaching at home and on the road. Assist the head coach with managing all administrative details associated with the program including travel arrangements, apparel/equipment purchases, and athletic training services.
• Manages operation of Linsey Pool. Coordinate and schedule pool for all aquatics programming. Hire, train, schedule, and supervise lifeguard staff. Coordinate necessary maintenance and repairs with University Facilities Services and/or outside contractors. Oversee all pool mechanical and chemical operations and physical space of pool and locker rooms. Maintain applicable required certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Work Experience:

B.A./B.S. required. M.A./M.S. preferred.

1-3 years with college coaching experience highly preferred.

Additional Information:

• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required. Must be qualified to be insured by the university.
• Requires ability to drive 12-passenger vans.
• Lifeguard, CPR/AED and the ability to obtain CPO certifications are required.

Position involves sitting, movement and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds in coaching and training situations.

Frequent travel and early morning/evening/weekend work is required.

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