Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving

La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential.

La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees’ dependents (after completing the required years of service).

Position Overview

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving

Department

Department 642400 - Men's Swimming

Position Type

Position Type Regular

Position Classification

Position Classification Full-Time, 12 months

Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)?

Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)? No

If Temporary or Grant Funded, Start Date and End Date

Posting Number

Posting Number S1465P

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach will assist with carrying out aspects of the assigned NCAA Division I program, including but not limited to recruiting, coaching, mentoring, supporting, and developing the student-athletes. The Assistant Coach has responsibility for compliance with all Conference and NCAA rules and represents La Salle University to the program’s various internal and external constituents.

The Assistant Coach has an integral role in providing a positive experience for each student-athlete and is expected to support La Salle University’s educational philosophy and the goals of the Athletic Department as a loyal, energetic, and highly visible University representative.

• Teach, coach, mentor, and inspire student athletes up through graduation.
• Attend all competitions and practices unless directed to other tasks by the Head Coach and teach student-athletes proper skills and skill development in their sport.
• Assist in the organization of all aspects of an athletes’ development, including practice sessions, and preparation for contests.
• Create a positive environment for student-athletes by communicating clearly and fairly with each student-athlete on matters that affect his/her development including academic, physical, social, spiritual and athletic issues.
• Assist the Head Coach to identify and recruit student athletes who are capable of competing successfully on the NCAA Division I level and who are capable of succeeding academically and graduating.
• Maintain precise records of all recruiting contacts in coordination with the Associate Athletic Director of Compliance.
• Serve as a representative of La Salle University and lead in an exemplary fashion including, but not limited to:
  Promote principles of sportsmanlike and ethical conduct that supports fundamental values of respect, fairness, civility, honesty, and responsibility among student-athletes, staff and fans. Demonstrate reasonable self-control at contests with players, opposing coaches and players, officials, and fans. Refrain from physical and verbal abuse of student-athletes, referees, or any persons associated with the Atlantic 10 Conference or the University. Accept no speaking engagement for money, endorsements, or any other outside employment at any time without prior approval of the Vice President for Athletics and Recreation.
• Responsible for compliance…