Recruiting Coordinator/Assistant Swimming Coach

Virginia Reign FC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Reign FC is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to oversee recruiting efforts, work closely with coaching staff, and ensure the overall well-being of student-athletes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, a background in coaching, and a passion for developing student-athletes in a competitive environment. This role includes responsibilities in talent identification, coaching philosophy understanding, and creating a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• One year experience coaching at club, collegiate, or professional level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Two years coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of recruiting including developing relationships with recruits.
• Assist with coaching duties and on-deck training for athletes.
• Participate in team building activities and assess the quality of life for student-athletes.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Communication

Team Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

The Core Values of LSU Athletics define who we are and what we do. They are: Excellence, Integrity, Authenticity, Perseverance, Respect, Fairness, Growth, and Service. They are the support system that sustains our success. These values work together, constantly collaborating and combining to secure our future and drive our unending work to create transformational change – for our student-athletes, for our athletics community, and for the millions across the world who know and love these three letters. Forever LSU.

40% Oversee all aspects of recruiting. Daily communications with assistant coaches; Develop and maintain a system for recruiting and assigning efforts to staff members; Coordinate the daily recruiting operational and logistical processes of the Men’s & Women’s program; Create and update recruiting lists in cooperation with the coaching staff; Manage recruiting database to include all necessary information; Oversee program in regard to securing, evaluating and forwarding all transcripts to compliance for review; Maintain recruiting board for long term planning; Coordinate and review all mail, video, graphics and social media platforms to promote the program; Complete all necessary required forms required in the recruiting process; Schedule and plan home visits, school visits and on campus official visits; Plan, schedule and coordinate summer evaluations with respect to competition travel domestically and internationally; Utilize the transfer portal to identify and evaluate prospective transfer student-athletes; Develop relationships with recruits and USA Swimming club coaches.

30% Work with staff members to learn training philosophies for Sprint, Middle Distance & Distance athletes. Assist with on deck training. Work with coaches to understand competition line ups for dual meets, SEC, NCAA Championships.

15% Assist with the assessment for the quality of life of student-athletes in conjunction with head coach, assistant coaches and support staff. Further assist in team building activities and culture development.

10% Assist with goal meetings for individual athletes and Freshman acclimation.

5% Advances and supports LSU and Athletics Department initiatives through personal participation in educational and developmental opportunities, as well as participation in the creation of a respectful culture consistent with the values of LSU and its Athletics Department; Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with one year experience coaching at the club, collegiate or professional level; Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. LSU is dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees feel appreciated for their skills and individuality. If a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications as listed but has substantial experience in the key job responsibilities, we encourage them to apply.

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree; Two years coaching at the club and/or collegiate level.

Special or Physical Qualifications:

Ability to work extended days, weekends and holidays. Travel is required.