Assistant Coach - Mens & Womens Swimming

Dartmouth College

Hanover (NH)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking an Assistant Coach for Men's & Women's Swimming to support the head coach in developing competitive NCAA and Ivy League swimming programs. The role involves coaching, recruiting, practice planning, and travel coordination within campus policies and NCAA rules.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of experience and strong interpersonal skills, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of swimming skills and strategies; ability to coach and teach.
Excellent communication and organizational abilities; capable of recruiting and coordinating travel.

Responsibilities

Contributes to planning and implementing conditioning, training, and coaching programs for swimming.
Assists head coach in planning and conducting practices, training, and competitions.
During competitions, recommends adjustments to strategies and line-ups.

Skills

Swimming knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Recruiting

Diversity commitment

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Coach - Mens & Womens Swimming

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Position Information

Posting date 06/20/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1010024

Position Title Assistant Coach - Mens & Womens Swimming

Hiring Range Minimum Please inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum Please inquire.

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Location of Position Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose To participate as part of a decision-making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the Men’s and Women’s Swimming programs within NCAA , Ivy League, and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in supporting the Head Coach in achieving the overall goals of the Men’s and Women’s Swimming programs by providing important recommendations, suggestions, and decisions regarding meet line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc., as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating, and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, travel coordination, and representing the Men’s and Women’s Swimming programs to constituents).

Description Join our team and have the opportunity to coach and lead a combined Ivy League team on the rise that possess a collaborative, passionate, and tenacious staff. We are looking to add a self-starter; someone with interest recruiting high-level swimmers who are also scholars, has strong deck personality.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Strong knowledge of swimming skills and strategies in one or more areas (e.g., event group training, film review, etc.).
Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

4279431144272184723_1752649751_1331_2_emailaddress@zed.zed

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Milana Socha, Head Coach - Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Instructions

Please upload under the Additional Document #1— Practice plans for the following mid-January training group for these three events: 50 free, 200 IM, and 500 free.

Additional Document #2- upload a list of references and/or letter(s) of recommendation

Optional Documents: Coaching Philosophy

A skills proficiency work sample test will be required during the interview process.

Please note this position cannot support H1B visa sponsorship.

Contributes to planning and implementing the conditioning, training, and coaching programs for swimming.
Assists head coach in planning and conducting team practices, training, conditioning, and competitions.
During competition, makes recommendations to head coach regarding adjustments to strategies and line-ups.
Teaches swimming skills to student-athletes during team practices, meets, and individual/small group training sessions.
Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategic, and mental instruction and advice.
Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete, counsels team members, and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues and development of culture and leadership on the team.
Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport-specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge of the coaching staff.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 50

Description

Assists head coach in developing and implementing an overall recruiting plan, including, but not limited to: identifying qualified students and talented athletes; communicating with prospects by phone, e-mail, social media; traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school/club coaches; organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects.
Maintains appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA .
Maintains knowledge of the College’s programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 25

Description

Administration

Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Ivy League and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations; actively seeks to ensure that athletes and Dartmouth Athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules.
Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the swimming programs, which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.
Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
Assists head coach in planning and developing competitive schedule.
Assists head coach in coordinating team travel plans (food orders, itineraries, etc).
Assists the coaching staff in coordinating a social media plan and creating/posting content.
Communicates with alumni, parents, and other supporters regarding status of the program.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20

Description

Other

Assists head coach in promoting Dartmouth and the swimming programs through swim lessons, camps, clinics, and community involvement.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
Represents Dartmouth, the athletics department, and the swimming programs in an exemplary fashion.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned

Supplemental Questions

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* How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
- Word of mouth
- Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
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- Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
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- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- HigherEdMilitary
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn’s Job Board
- RecruitMilitary
- Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
- Other (Please specify below)
If you selected “other” above, please indicate where you first heard about the opportunity:
- NCAA Marketplace
- DI Ticker
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(Open Ended Question)
Are you willing to work weekends, holidays, and late nights, if necessary?
- Yes
- No