Assistant Coach-Swimming (55495)

Assistant Coach- Swimming

FLSA Classification

Part-time Hourly

Reports to

Head Coach

Job Description 

Summary/objective

Serve as assistant coach and assist in team operations management and coaching of student-athletes, including the recruitment of students for the program.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Serve as the assistant coach of the program by providing sport training and instruction under the direction of the head coach, assisting in the conduct of practice sessions and development of contest strategy.
• Meet institution, NCAA, and ODAC obligations as the assistant coach.
• Select, train, supervise and evaluate student managers, if applicable.
• Assist, as needed, with the implementation of a successful recruiting plan to yield an appropriate number and quality of student-athletes for the program, including some or all of the following: assistance with the communication flow (printed, online and telephone), participation in Randolph Admissions preview days, coordination of interviews on campus, in high schools, and at homes or other locations with student-athletes, parents, and high school/club coaches.
• Assist with supervision of the physical conditioning and development of injury prevention techniques, preseason preparation of student-athletes, and post-season completion of program administrative duties.

Additional Duties

• Provide general counsel, guidance, and inspiration to students regarding their overall success, particularly including utilizing new student orientation activities, career services and academic success programs, as well as living successfully in residence halls and behaving within the College’s student conduct expectations. Promote good sportsmanship.
• Assist, as needed, in developing positive alumni relations and fundraising efforts to support a competitive Division III athletics program.
• Demonstrate community involvement with active leadership as a positive role model, including participation in team-based community service projects and encouragement of student-athlete participation in mentoring or other service programs.

Competencies

• Knowledge of specific sport techniques and strategies.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and conference policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills including effective verbal and written abilities.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, faculty and coaches.
• Ability to positively influence public relations between the Athletics Department, the campus, and the community.
• Computer and database skills necessary.

Supervisory responsibilities

Directly supervise student managers, if applicable.

Work environment

Serves as a member of the Department of Athletics. Reports to the specific sport head coach. Must work effectively on a regular basis with members of the faculty and staff members in Athletics, Admission, Student Affairs, Alumnae/Alumni Relations, Institutional Advancement, and other College offices.

Physical demands

Working environment includes both indoors and outdoors, exposure to various weather conditions, including temperature extremes.  Indoor work environment may not be air conditioned during hot weather.  Must have the physical ability to walk, lift up to 50 pounds, run, bend, twist, climb, see, hear, and communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

Travel when necessary is required

Travel to/from athletics events, NCAA and/or ODAC meetings, and/or professional development workshops as required.  This position will be required to work nights, weekends. 

Required education and experience

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and a commitment to the values, standards, and expectations of NCAA Division III athletics and a liberal arts college.

Preferred experience

• An accomplished coaching background, preferably at the collegiate level, and a proven ability to recruit quality student-athletes.

Additional eligibility requirements

Must have valid Virginia driver’s license and insurance coverage (if driving own vehicle) or be insurable.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

None

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political beliefs, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, termination, placement, transfer, layoff, recall, compensation, and training.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.