Assistant Coach, Women's Swimming & Diving - Temporary

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking an Assistant Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach to enhance the varsity program. This temporary role involves recruiting student-athletes, managing a recruiting database, and assisting in coaching a competitive Division I program. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a background in collegiate athletics. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering student-athlete development and excellence in both academics and athletics. This position requires commitment to the values of education through athletics and offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent coaching experience required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment of student-athletes nationally and internationally.
• Plan and organize on-campus visits and team travel.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Coaching Strategies

Recruiting Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Coaching Experience

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

The mission of Princeton University Department of Athletics is to strive for excellence in academics and athletics, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct. In keeping with this mission, the role of the Assistant Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach is to provide a quality varsity program that will challenge and develop the physical, mental and personal abilities of student-athletes of a Division I program.

This position is temporary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the recruitment of student-athletes on a national and international level.
• Assist with the management of recruiting database of potential recruits.
• Develop and execute recruiting plan.
• Plan and organize on-campus visits.
• Assist in all aspects of coaching a nationally competitive Division I swimming & diving program, including thorough knowledge of the sport, coaching strategies and student-athlete development.
• Assist in overall program planning and organization.
• Travel with the team to away competitions and assist with the coordination of team travel.
• Assist/coordinate social media platforms.
• Assist with alumni events and development of Friends Group.
• Other Administrative duties as assigned.
• Adhere to Ivy League and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Work within the framework of the Department of Athletics administration and coaches.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, administration, staff and alumni.
• Ability to uphold the commitment to the Department of Athletics mission and values of Education Through Athletics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent coaching experience.
• Previous recruiting experience preferred.
• Collegiate athletic experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• First Aid, AED, and CPR certification within four months of hire.
• Proficient with MS office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to manage team dynamics.
• Demonstrated organizational ability for practice and recruiting.
• An understanding of the fundamental role that intercollegiate athletics, properly implemented, can play in the educational development of our student-athletes.
• Successful background in coaching at the collegiate level preferred.

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Standard Weekly Hours

0.00

Work Schedule, If Other Than Standard Hours

Nights and weekends required.

Eligible for Overtime

Yes

Benefits Eligible

No

Probationary Period

N/A

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

No

Estimated Appointment End Date

6/30/2026

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver’s License Required

No#LI-LO1