Assistant Coach Mens and Women's Swimming and Diving

New River Community College; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A college in Texas is seeking an Assistant Coach for Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving. The role involves assisting the Head Coach with recruitment, mentoring student-athletes, planning events, and adhering to NCAA regulations. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have two years of Division 1 coaching experience. The position offers an opportunity to develop athlete skills and contribute to community involvement.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus two years of Division 1 related coaching experience.
• Experience with recruiting and retaining student athletes.
• Familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and retention of prospective student athletes.
• Mentor and develop student-athletes in various growth aspects.
• Gather and present scouting materials and statistics.
• Plan and execute team travel and organize sport camps.
• Oversee team community service and manage booster clubs.

Skills

Coaching experience

Mentoring student-athletes

Scouting and analytics

Event organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Assistant Coach Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving

The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach with management of the athletic program; assists with all aspects of the recruiting process; helps mentor student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; assists in gathering, preparing and presenting scouting materials; assists with film exchange; assists in practice planning and skill development; assists with team travel; assists with purchasing/inventory of equipment; assists in organization of sport camps; coordinates visiting team requests; compiles and maintains statistical information; supervises student managers and other ancillary personnel; coordinates team community service; represents Head Coach at events when required; performs requested responsibilities with booster club; assists with fund raising; ensures availability for media requests; adheres to all University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations while promoting the core values and strategic goals of intercollegiate athletics.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the recruitment and retention of prospective student athletes including prospect evaluation, prospect selection, off campus evaluation, on and off campus visits, and contacts (phone calls, letters, e-mail, etc.).
• Assist with the mentoring of student athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; assist Head Coach in establishing and enforcing rules of conduct and team policies.
• Gather, prepare, and present scouting materials.
• Assist with the organization and planning for home events, practice planning, skill development of student athletes, and game day strategy.
• Assist with the organization and planning of team travel and the purchasing, inventory, care, and storage of equipment.
• Assist with the planning, organization, execution, and staffing of sport camps.
• Coordinate visiting team requests, such as practice, hotel accommodations, meals, etc.
• Assist with former athlete and alumni relations.
• Assist with the compilation and maintenance of statistical information.
• May independently supervise student managers, volunteer coaches, undergraduate coaches and other ancillary personnel.
• When required, represent Head Coach at intercollegiate athletics, alumni, and University events.
• Assist with the oversight and management of booster clubs and team and athletic fundraising efforts.
• Assist with the management and response to media requests.
• Adhere to University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus two years of Division 1 related coaching experience. This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.