Assistant Coach, Swimming

Barry University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Training and development

Job summary

A private university in Florida is seeking an Assistant Coach for Swimming, responsible for supporting the head coach in teaching and directing the swimming program. This role includes recruiting academically qualified athletes, assisting with practice sessions, and managing compliance and administrative tasks. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and be proficient with technical tools. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree; a Master's is preferred.
• Experience of 1 - 3 years in relevant coaching or athletic roles is required.
• Valid driver's license and CPR/First Aid certification are necessary.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching and teaching student-athletes in swimming.
• Organize recruiting systems for academically qualified student-athletes.
• Perform administrative tasks related to the Intercollegiate Athletic program.
• Complete and submit administrative and compliance documents; manage budget and fundraising efforts.

Skills

Instruction of athletes

Recruitment

Administrative skills

Communication (written and oral)

Technical proficiency in Office Equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Workday

ACS Athletics program

Job description

# **Summary:**The Assistant Coach, Swimming is responsible for assisting in the direction of all phases of a nationally competitive program in accordance with Barry University, the Sunshine State Conference, and NCAA DII regulations. Specifically, duties include recruiting, handling video exchange, and individual instruction/player improvement, coordinating community involvement, completing/submitting administrative and compliance documents and other duties assigned by the head coach.**This is a 12-month position.**# **Essential Functions:****Organizes, supervises, and conducts teaching sessions:*** Assists the head coach with instructing/ teaching student-athletes in the rules, regulations, and techniques of the sport.* Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.* Assists the head coach with supervising student-athletes during practices and competition.* Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.* Teaches assigned fundamentals and skills during practice and games.* Assesses player’s skills and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.* Models professional behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.**Establishes and maintains an organized recruiting system:*** Recruits academically qualified student-athletes who form a competitive squad and meet established academic goals and objectives of the department.* Participates in community service activities.* Interacts with the Associate AD/ SWA, ICA Compliance Coordinator, Coordinator for Student-Athlete Success and Faculty Athletic Representative on all matters pertaining to eligibility.**Performs administrative functions in support of the Intercollegiate Athletic program:*** Cooperates with the athletic administration in the implementation of department policies.* Assists in the direction of the program within the scope of the Intercollegiate Athletics program.* Maintains a representative level of performance in the conference that satisfies departmental goals and objectives.* Consults with the Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance concerning institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations that will directly affect the program.* Maintains adequate records.* Assists in the Management of his/her budget and assists in developing fundraising efforts for his/her sport.* Works closely with Sport Performance, Marketing, Development, and Athletic Communications.* Manages student data, including admissions, financial aid, registration, and academic performance data. All such data are treated as confidential in accordance with federal, state and university regulations.* Updates and maintains information on the Compliance Assistant program, Salesforce, Workday, and the ACS Athletics program.# **Requirements/Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree required. A Master's degree is preferred* 1 - 3 years of relevant work experience required* General Knowledge to identify, scrutinize, improve, and streamline work.* Valid driver's license and CPR/First Aid certification required.* Technically proficient in all Office Equipment.* Adept at written and oral communication.Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community.The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.