Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach

The Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach assists the Head Swimming & Diving Coach in all aspects of the Swimming and Diving program. Primary tasks include but are limited to assisting with coaching, student-athlete development, recruiting, and team practices. The Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach reports to the Head Coach.

Duties:

• Assist the head coach in managing and directing the swimming & diving program.
• Assist the head coach with all aspects of the team including training, competing and scheduling.
• Organize and maintain accurate inventory of equipment and uniforms.
• Assist in managing sports budget.
• Coordinate travel arrangements.
• Coordinate facility needs of visiting teams.
• Organize and complete all required paperwork.
• Assist the administration with alumni relations and scholarship fundraising.
• Commit and adhere to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the University, the CCSA and the NCAA.
• Assist with recruiting including calling prospective student-athletes, evaluating high school and junior college players.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, attend department meetings and activities, and always represent the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and club coaches, media and general public.

Qualifications:

• Ability to recruit, coach, and teach highly talented student-athletes.
• Must have good communication skills necessary to direct recruiting efforts through fall and spring signing periods.
• Ability to adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations of the university, the Conference, and the NCAA.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed.
• Ability to apply budgeting and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively – orally, by phone, in person, via social media and in writing.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to market and promote UIW swimming & diving.