OPS Assistant Swim Coach

Florida Gulf Coast University; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking an OPS Assistant Swim Coach to support the Women's Swimming and Diving program. The role reports to the Head Coach and includes overseeing practice, competitions, travel, fundraising, and event support under NCAA and ASUN rules.

The incumbent will assist with recruitment, skill development, meet strategy, and team academics while promoting FGCU Athletics in the community.

Qualifications

• Assists with recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Prepares and conducts practice sessions; teaches individual and group skills.
• Assists with meet strategy, event assignments, and logistics.
• Monitors academic progress and status of team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee practice, games, appearances, and FGCU Athletics functions.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics for the team.
• Promote the athletic program through community events, fundraising, and marketing.
• Comply with all FGCU, ASUN, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching communication

Public speaking

Job description

OPS Assistant Swim Coach

Florida Gulf Coast University

Job Summary

The OPS Assistant Coach of Women's Swim will report to the HeadWomen's Swimming and Diving Coach. The responsibilities of thisperson include but are not limited to overseeing practice, games,appearances, and other FGCU Swimming and Diving and FGCU Athleticfunctions. The incumbent will also support program functions toinclude travel opportunities, fundraising efforts and practice andgameday support. Responsible for assisting the coaching staff withadministering all facets of an NCAA Division I program. The personmust adhere to all rules and regulations associated with ourprogram, Florida Gulf Coast University, ASUN Conference and theNCAA.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Assists with the recruitment and retention ofstudent-athletes.
• Prepares and conducts practice sessions. Teaches individual andgroup skills and techniques.
• Assists with meet strategy and event assignments.
• Coordinates team travel arrangements and logistics.
• Monitors academic progress and status of team members,implementing action plans when needed.
• Monitors and maintains discipline and conduct of athletes tosupport the image and reputation of the athletics program.
• Promote the athletic program through community events, publicspeaking, fundraising, and marketing.
• Complies with all University, ASUN regulations, as well as allNCAA rules and regulations. Remains current with all changes inNCAA, as well as changes to University and ASUN rules andregulations regarding intercollegiate athletics. This includes therequirement for self-reporting any possible rule violations andparticipation in the annual NCAA continuing education programsincluding passing the NCAA certification test, if applicable.

Other Duties

• Travels throughout the country and internationally asassigned.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

All employees are expected to:

• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated Universitygoals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learningenvironment.
• Possess the knowledge of general written standards andprocedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, andfollow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance anddirection in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance withstated policies.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming andsupportive environment.
• Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships withothers to achieve common goals; successfully communicates andcollaborates with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations andprocesses critically to make recommendations for improvement.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an EqualOpportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, orprotected veteran status.