Assistant Coach, Swimming and Diving

To support the Head Coach in leading and managing the Texas Athletics Swim and Dive program, ensuring the achievement of successful outcomes through comprehensive coaching and instruction for student-athletes, efficient administration, and effective gameday operations.

Responsibilities:

• The Assistant Coach is critically involved in all aspects of the program, is given specific autonomy, and shares responsibilities with the Head Coach in such key areas of the program as recruiting, practice planning, player training and development, coordination of team play, coaching tactics/strategies and staff oversight.
• The Assistant Coach will share responsibility with the Head Coach in establishment/enforcement of team rules and communication with sport operations, compliance, sports medicine, sports science, strength and conditioning, nutrition, behavioral health and academics/student services staff. The Assistant Coach may represent the Head Coach at meetings, fund-raising functions and alumni events. The Assistant Coach is responsible for adhering to University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations while supporting the core values of intercollegiate athletics.
• The Assistant Coach has significant responsibility in (but not limited to) these areas: promotion of the team and University, input on scheduling and team travel logistics, fundraising, alumni events and community service, and professional development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience as a coach or Student-Athlete in a collegiate athletics or professional program.
• Provide critical thinking and consultation to achieve positive outcomes.
• Significant experience and expertise in pulling spotting belts over trampoline and dry board.
• Demonstrated exceptional character traits in integrity and fairness.
• Professional demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.