Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach

Grinnell College seeks an Assistant Swim and Diving Coach who will work with the Head Coach to develop and maintain a positive student-athlete experience that focuses on student-athlete development, building an inclusive culture, and recruiting, matriculating, and retaining elite prospective student-athletes and contributing positively to the College’s Athletic Department. The coach will help create purpose and value for the College and the Athletic Department missions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with specific sub-groups of student-athletes, practice, planning, video/technical review, and analysis.
• Conduct team, group, and individual meetings with students focusing on skill development and team culture building.
• Work with head coaches and the enrollment office to identify, target, recruit, and yield high-level student-athletes, and support a diverse group of academically and athletically talented student-athletes.
• Represent Grinnell College at recruiting events; communicate effectively with prospective student-athletes and their families.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Less than 6 months of work experience.
• Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Able to utilize interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate, motivate, and partner across all campus constituents.
• Plan, organize, and efficiently manage their workload.
• Communicate effectively utilizing various modes of communication.
• Possess an understanding of NCAA Division III and conference rules and regulations.