Assistant Swimming Coach & Assistant Aquatics Director

Whitman College; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 25,935 - 36,938; Part time

Job summary

A leading liberal arts college in Walla Walla is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Men’s and Women’s Swimming program. This role involves assisting the Head Coach in practice preparation, managing swim meets, supervising safety at the pool, and supporting recruitment efforts for the swimming team. The ideal candidate should have strong coaching skills and experience in competitive swimming environments. This position offers compensation at an hourly rate of $22.82.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in coaching swimming programs.
• Ability to manage competitive events and meets.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach with all coaching activities.
• Supervise and manage safety at the swimming facilities.
• Support recruitment efforts for the swimming team.

Skills

Swimming coaching

Team training

Game management

Communication skills

Job description

Whitman College

Whitman College is a liberal arts college located in the historic community of Wallawalla, California. Compensation: $22.82 hourly. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).

Position Purpose

Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of the Men’s and Women’s Swimming program in alignment with the College’s values and NCAA Division III philosophy. This position is 0.93 FTE and works 1,934 annual hours. This position reports directly to the Head Swimming Coach.

Principal Accountabilities

Coaching & Player Development (40%)

• Assist the Head Coach in the preparation of practices, conduct safe and strategic individual and team training sessions, and assist in all aspects of competition.
• Assist with meet preparation, including competitive strategies. Partner with the Head Coach and game management staff to manage home meets. Manage Meet and Team Manager databases, entries, and results.

Aquatics & Safety (20%)

• Serve as the Head Coach for the Whitman Masters Swim Team.
• Assist the Head Coach in overseeing Harvey Pool including supervision of student lifeguard staff.
• Represent the College and its athletics program with honesty, integrity and sportsmanship at all times to various institutional programs and students, parents, the general public, alumni and external agencies.
• Understand and work within the parameters of Whitman College, the NWC and NCAA Division III philosophy and rules.
• Complete 40 hours of game management responsibilities as assigned by the Event Management Director (annually).

Recruitment (15%)

• Support the Head Coach in the development and incorporation of a comprehensive recruiting plan that demonstrates successful results for the recruitment, yield a