Assistant Coach - Swimming

Major/Essential Duties of the Job

Assists the Head Coach in all phases of the sports program to include the following: coaching, scheduling, conditioning, contest preparation, scouting, practice planning, budget preparation, fund raising, purchasing and care of equipment, planning and supervision of team travel, and monitoring the personal, academic and athletic development of student-athletes.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

1. Computer competence in word processing, database management and

electronic mail.

1. Needs good organizational and interpersonal skills.
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
3. Ability to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds.
4. Tolerates work related stress effectively and maintains self-control/professionalism.

Occasional duties

As assigned by Head Coach or Athletic Director.

Required Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree. Knowledge and experience in coaching or playing assigned sport is required. Basic familiarity with computers, scoreboards, public address systems, etc. Evening, nighttime, and weekend hours are expected.

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree. Previous experience in coaching or playing assigned sport at the collegiate level.

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