California Institute of Technology
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Description
The part-time, regular Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming is responsible for assisting in the coaching and teaching of students, game and practice preparation and execution, compliance with NCAA and conference rules/regulations, assisting with appropriate recruitment of scholar-athletes, and assisting with general team administrative work. Depending on the unique skills of the successful candidate, there may be other duties assigned within the Department.
Essential Job Duties:
- Demonstrate a high level of teaching and coaching competency in sport skill instruction, sport strategy, tactics and rules, physical training and fitness, and student motivation in practice execution. Will work with the head coach but will be able to run practice sessions independently as needed and scheduled.
- Demonstrate a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development, and athletic welfare of student-athletes; collaborate with the head coach and certified athletic trainers to support students. Student health and safety are our highest priorities.
- Demonstrate appropriate understanding and skills of recruitment activities of scholar-athletes at a highly selective and academically rigorous institution. Above reproach in messaging with families and confidential student data.
- General team-focused and student support duties as assigned, including but not limited to team transportation and meals, organizing camps and clinics, taking care of equipment and facilities, and interfacing with alumni.
- Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to the rules and expectations of Caltech, the NCAA, and the SCIAC at all times. This includes excellent sportsmanship, a commitment to being a positive leader and role model at all times, and the desire and ability to be a first-class representative of the Institute at all times.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, including writing, speaking, and listening and teaching pedagogy.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be knowledgeable and skilled in all areas of the sport.
- Knowledge of SCIAC and NCAA rules and regulations.
- First Aid and CPR Certification or ability to quickly become certified.
- Possess, or have the ability to obtain by the date of hire, a valid California Driver's License and maintain it throughout the course of employment.