What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach position at Amherst College?
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach position. Given Amherst’s distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach will report to the Head Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all phases of the Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Program including the recruitment of a diverse set of student-athletes, assisting with daily operations, practice implementation, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Requires a variable schedule; night, weekend work, and overnight travel to away meets and tournaments will be required. The Assistant Coach takes appropriate actions to support a diverse student body and workforce and participates in the College’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
This is a non-benefitted position.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Coaching
- Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes’ skill and teamwork
- Analyze performance of teams and individuals and provide leadership and instruction
- Assist in pre-season, in-season, and post-season training and practice planning
Recruiting
- Participate in scouting and recruitment of a diverse set of prospective student-athletes
- Help monitor the progress of prospective student-athletes’ application process
- Help coordinate and organize potential student-athlete on-campus visits
Program Responsibilities
- Compliance with College, NESCAC, and NCAA rules and regulations
- Work with the Head Coach to develop and strengthen team culture and create a diverse and inclusive program
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Valid driver’s license to drive college vehicles to team competition when necessary. Requires successful completion of Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program. (See: https://www.fivecolleges.edu/riskmgmt/driver_credentialing)
- Collegiate swimming and/or coaching experience
- An understanding of the role intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment
- Commitment to or experience working with a diverse community
- Successful completion of required reference and background checks
Preferred
- Lifeguard Certification
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
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