Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach

The Athletics Department Fellow – Assistant Men’s & Women’s Swim Coach is a full-time, fixed-term position, starting at $40,214 per year. Given Amherst’s distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes’ skill and teamwork.
• Analyze performance of teams and individuals and provide leadership and instruction.
• Assist in pre-season, in-season, and post-season training and practice planning.
• Participate in scouting and recruits prospective student-athletes.
• Help monitor the progress of prospective student-athletes application process.
• Help coordinate and organize potential student-athlete on-campus visits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• A valid driver’s license and successful credentialing is required in order to operate College vehicles.
• Collegiate swimming and/or coaching experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• An understanding of the role intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment.
• Commitment to or experience working with a diverse community.