What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Head Coach for Swimming position at University of South Carolina?
Posting Number
STA00360PO26
Job Family
Athletics Administration
Job Function
Coaching
USC Market Title
Assistant Coach
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132067
Job Level
M0 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title)
Associate Head Coach for Swimming
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
Athletics
Department
ATH Department of Athletics
State Pay Range
Unclassified
USC Market Range
B00
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
- Will work a non-traditional schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the sport.
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Other Professional
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Associate Head Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach with the management and administration of all activities related to the men’s and women’s swimming program per University and Department objectives and exercising direct supervision of the recruiting, training, and coaching of male and female swimming student-athletes. Will be required to assist in the direction and control of the program in accordance with NCAA, SEC and University rules and regulations.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications
- Division I coaching experience preferred, experience implementing a successful recruiting plan strongly preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Extensive and technical knowledge of the sport.
- Ability to communicate effectively with recruits, students, parents, staff and members of the fan base and community.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Recruiting – Exercise direct control over all aspects of recruiting for men’s and women’s swimming, including recruiting strategy, monitoring the transfer portal, recruiting scheduling, and working with compliance and academics on recruit admissions.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
30
Job Duty
Development/Training- Plan and administer effective and creative practice and training strategies.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
35
Job Duty
Competitive Results – in conjunction with Head Coach, organize and implement individual plans for student-athletes, assist student-athletes with competition preparation and practice, coach during competition, give advice and assist with strategy, scout recruits and opponents as needed.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
35
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No
Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date
05/20/2026
Job Close Date
07/05/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by July 5, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/206661
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