Assistant Swim Coach

Elizabethtown College; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Elizabethtown College's Athletic Department seeks a part-time Assistant Swim Coach to support the Head Coach in organizing and administering the men's and women's swim programs. The role emphasizes mentorship, motivation, and development of student-athletes within a Division III setting, while ensuring compliance with NCAA and conference rules.

The successful candidate will assist with practices, contests, recruitment, and scouting, coordinating with staff across diverse backgrounds to uphold

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPR, AED and First Aid certification required.
• US driver's license for business travel and ability to transport students.
• PA Clearances (PA Child Abuse, PA State Police, FBI) may be required per college policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach with practices and contests.
• Recruit and scout student-athletes for the swim programs.
• Mentor, motivate and develop student-athletes.
• Ensure NCAA and conference rules and regulations are followed.

Skills

Coaching experience

CPR/First Aid certified

US driver's license

NCAA rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PA clearances

Job description

The Athletic Department at Elizabethtown College is currently seeking a part-time Assistant Swim Coach.

The Assistant Coach would aid the Head Coach with the organization and administration of the College's intercollegiate Men's & Women's Swim programs.

The individual will mentor, motivate, and develop student athletes in a Division III educational environment, assist the Head Coach in with practices, contests, recruitment and scouting. Work with students and staff from diverse backgrounds and ensure the athletic program is conducted in accordance with the NCAA and conference rules and regulations.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of coaching experience, preferably on the college level, is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This position requires a valid driver's license for business travel purposes (individual must have a US driver's license for at least three years and also be qualified under College policy to transport students in college-owned and/or leased vehicles). CPR, AED and 1st Aid certification also is required.
• ACT153 are required for this position, if you have the following clearances (PA Child Abuse, PA State Police and FBI). If not, the College will order them for you if an offer of employment is extended.