Position Purpose :

To participate as part of a decision-making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the Men’s and Women’s Swimming programs within NCAA, Ivy League, and institutional standards.

The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in supporting the Head Coach in achieving the overall goals of the Men’s and Women’s Swimming programs by providing important recommendations, suggestions, and decisions regarding meet line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc.

as well as offering initiative and independent judgment in providing coaching instruction, evaluating, and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, travel coordination, and representing the Men’s and Women’s Swimming programs to constituents).

Key Accountabilities

Coaching / Mentoring (50%) :

Contributes to planning and implementing the conditioning, training, and coaching programs for swimming.

Assists head coach in planning and conducting team practices, training, conditioning, and competitions.

During competition, makes recommendations to head coach regarding adjustments to strategies and line-ups.

Teaches swimming skills to student-athletes during team practices, meets, and individual / small group training sessions.

Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategic, and mental instruction and advice.

Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete, counsels team members, and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues and development of culture and leadership on the team.

Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport-specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge of the coaching staff.

Recruiting (25%) :

• Assists head coach in developing and implementing an overall recruiting plan, including, but not limited to identifying qualified students and talented athletes;
• communicating with prospects by phone, e-mail, social media; traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school / club coaches;

organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects.

Maintains appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA.

Maintains knowledge of the College’s programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.

Administration (20%) :

Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Ivy League and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations;

actively seeks to ensure that athletes and Dartmouth Athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules.

Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the swimming programs, which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.

Assists head coach in planning and developing competitive schedule.

Assists head coach in coordinating team travel plans (food orders, itineraries, etc).

Assists the coaching staff in coordinating a social media plan and creating / posting content.

Communicates with alumni, parents, and other supporters regarding status of the program.

Other (5%)

Assists head coach in promoting Dartmouth and the swimming programs through swim lessons, camps, clinics, and community involvement.

Develops and maintains positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.

Represents Dartmouth, the athletics department, and the swimming programs in an exemplary fashion.

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong knowledge of swimming skills and strategies in one or more areas event group training, film review, etc.).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
• Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Last updated : 2024-05-20