Job Classification: Athletic Professional

Start date of this position: As soon as possible

Posting Close Date: June 2, 2024

Job Summary

The BYU Swim Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in recruiting, coaching, and general team management of the Men's and Women's Swim Team. The Assistant Coach will also research and identify the latest trends in workout designs, assist swimmers to identify weaknesses in their strokes, and help them to correct and improve those weaknesses to be successful in competition.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. Now officially a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that! We need someone who understands BYU¿s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment.

Great benefits including:

• Paid individual cell phone plan
• Free or discounted tickets to athletic events
• Industry leading medical, dental, and supplemental life insurance plans
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with an employer match and an 8% employer-funded retirement contribution, fully vested from your first day
• Tuition benefits for you and your family
• A magnificent campus work environment, fantastic food options, and devotionals and forums with leaders from campus and around the world

Duties/Expectations:

• Assist Head Coach in organizing and directing various aspects of a highly competitive Division I swim and dive program
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of student-athletes. Comply with NCAA guidelines for contacting and entertaining prospects
• Initiate the process for determining academic eligibility and issuing National Letters of Intent
• Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, conference, and Brigham Young University rules and regulations, specifically the Honor Code, as well as dedication to the full academic and social development of student-athletes
• Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures of the Department and University
• Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes, including but not limited to: counseling team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters, when appropriate
• Attend and assist in conducting regular practice sessions in and out of season, as permitted by NCAA rules and regulations
• Assist in implementing strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum individual and team levels
• Monitor the eligibility status and promote academic progress and success of student-athletes by working closely with assigned team Academic Advisor
• Assist Head Coach in enforcing study hall attendance for student-athletes
• Compile data and reports as requested by the Head Coach
• Participate in clinics, exhibitions and camp activities, as requested
• Assist Head Coach in developing and maintaining good alumni and booster relations
• Assist in team travel and recruiting trips
• Assist with pool set-up for events
• Assist with operations for home meets and meet entries
• Assist Head Coach with planning meet schedules
• Assist in team academic review
• Assist in coordinating team service opportunities

What Qualifies You to Apply?

Required:

• Bachelor's degree (must have required degree by start date)
• 2 years collegiate swimming experience and/or 2 years club swim coaching experience

Preferred:

• 4 years Division I and/or 4 years club swim coaching experience

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Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.