Assistant Swim and Dive Coach

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University; Saint Joseph (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University is seeking a part-time Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach to support the swim and dive team. This role includes coaching, practice planning, and assisting with recruiting prospective athletes. The ideal candidate will mentor student-athletes and manage daily program operations.

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and coaching experience in competitive swimming, have strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the position.
• Prior experience coaching competitive swimming preferred.
• Strong understanding of swim technique and training methods needed.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching and student-athlete development.
• Collaborate with head coach to plan and execute practices.
• Identify and recruit prospective student-athletes.
• Support academic and personal mentoring for students.
• Attend meets and assist with meet-day operations.

Skills

Coaching competitive swimming

Communication skills

Mentoring college-aged student-athletes

Understanding of swim technique

Judgment and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

The Athletics Department at the College of Saint Benedict invites applications for a part-time (0.5 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach. The Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach works under the direction of the Head Coach to support the CSB Swim and Dive Team. This position assists in creating a season plan, executing practices, recruiting prospective student-athletes, and helping manage the overall swim and dive program. The primary responsibility is creating a positive student-athlete experience and assisting the head coach with the day-to-day operations of a collegiate swim and dive program.

Institutional Inclusion Visioning

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.

The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching and student-athlete development for the swim and dive program


• Collaborate with the head coach to plan practices, teach technique, advance individual skills, and support strength and conditioning efforts.


• Identify and assess prospective student-athletes and build relationships through the recruiting process established by the head coach.


• Provide academic support and personal mentoring through individual and team meetings.


• Support the head coach in developing a competitive schedule and coordinating logistics for team and recruiting travel.


• Attend meets and assist with all responsibilities related to meet-day operations.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree


• Prior experience coaching competitive swimming


• Strong understanding of swim technique and training methods


• Demonstrated ability to mentor, motivate, and support college-aged student-athletes


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


• Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately


• Knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and policies


• Valid driver’s license required; candidate must pass a driver’s license check and complete a defensive driving course upon hire.


• Ability to complete all required safety training at the time of hire.

Physical Requirements

• The role requires mobility across campus facilities and competition venues.


• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including leading players through training sessions, demonstrating techniques and skills


• Must be capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs.

Travel Requirements

• Regular regional and occasional national travel based on team performance/competition sites.


• Travel for recruiting purposes, typically weekly during high school season, most often regionally

To Apply

Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply." Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a letter of application and resume.

If you require an accommodation to participate in The College of Saint Benedict hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

It is the policy of CSB to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. CSB also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.

The College of Saint Benedict is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.