Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach

Overview

The Wesleyan Athletic Department, located in the Freeman Athletic Center, is a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). They sponsor 30 varsity sports and believe athletics plays an integral part in a Wesleyan scholar–athlete’s liberal arts education. Highly trained and dedicated faculty coaches, administrators and staff work collaboratively to assist student-athletes in reaching their academic and athletic goals.

Reporting to the head coach of Swimming and Diving, the assistant Swimming and Diving coach will plan training sessions and competitions, provide input on player evaluation and recruiting, and participate in other decisions concerning team operations. The role includes developing and implementing a strategic plan for the long-term growth and improvement of the Swimming and Diving program at Wesleyan University.

• Coaching Responsibilities (approximately 75% of workload):
  Assist with instruction, planning, organizing and execution of practices and competition; provide video analysis for competition and practice sessions; evaluate athlete performance and progress; oversee mental and physical preparation for competition; assist in developing conditioning programs; assist with team scouts and evaluation and provide game strategy recommendations.
• Teaching Responsibilities (approximately 25% of workload):
  As a teaching fellow, assist physical education faculty members with classroom interaction; assist with out-of-class project work required for PE credit; recruiting responsibilities; oversee team recruiting efforts and identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes; attend permissible off-campus recruiting events; manage team Front Rush recruiting database; coordinate on-campus recruiting visits for prospective student-athletes.
• Administrative Responsibilities:
  Provide academic support and monitor academic progress for student-athletes; participate in planning for alumni events including fundraising; collaborate with the director of athletic fundraising; plan and execute team community service efforts; coordinate team travel for in/out of region trips; provide additional support for contest management as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of coaching experience and/or experience in a graduate assistant program or an equivalent combination of experience, education, training, and/or distinguished collegiate athletic career experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the daily operations of an intercollegiate swimming and diving program.
• Proven ability to effectively coach high-level athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership to student-athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.
• Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact collegially with individuals of different backgrounds.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships and work effectively with internal and external constituents.
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Communication, organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills are essential.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

• Master’s degree or a degree in Athletic Administration and/or Advanced Level Coaching.
• Experience coaching at the Division III level and/or in the NESCAC conference.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Experience with intercollegiate contest management.
• Experience with Front Rush recruiting software.
• Knowledge of NESCAC and NCAA Division III recruiting rules and regulations.

Position is open until filled. As part of your application, please upload a cover letter and resume.

Salary: $32,000.00

Work Location:

On Campus

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