What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach, Swimming position at Whitworth University?
JOB Join Whitworth University and serve as an Assistant Swim Coach, where you'll play a pivotal role in mentoring and inspiring student-athletes to excel in both their athletic and personal growth journeys. As a key member of our coaching staff, you'll support the development of our men's and women's swim teams, contributing to recruiting efforts, refining individual athlete skills, and strategically planning practices.
Your responsibilities will extend to coordinating travel, providing mentorship, overseeing meet setups, and assisting with various administrative tasks. If you're passionate about coaching, integrating your Christian faith into your work, and empowering athletes to reach their fullest potential, we invite you to apply and be part of our campus community. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Swim Coaching | 60%
Full-time (1.0 FTE) | 12 months | 40 hours per week
Whitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university. Our shared mission is to provide our diverse students with an education of mind and heart, equipping them to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. We seek candidates who are willing to engage with the university’s mission and integrate their Christian faith into their work.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, faith statement, and contact information for at least three professional references. A background check and sexual misconduct check will be required of the successful candidate.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain valid work authorization throughout the duration of employment, including those on OPT. Whitworth University does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Your responsibilities will extend to coordinating travel, providing mentorship, overseeing meet setups, and assisting with various administrative tasks. If you're passionate about coaching, integrating your Christian faith into your work, and empowering athletes to reach their fullest potential, we invite you to apply and be part of our campus community. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Swim Coaching | 60%
- Individual athlete development: skill, speed, strength training, and conditioning.
- Commit time, energy, and thought into mentoring and investing in the lives of the student-athletes in the program.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of practices.
- Assist in the recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes.
- Assist in the organization and administration of team travel.
- Assist in the organization and administration of home meets.
- Assist with Athletic Department projects and events.
- Other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Full-time (1.0 FTE) | 12 months | 40 hours per week
Whitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university. Our shared mission is to provide our diverse students with an education of mind and heart, equipping them to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. We seek candidates who are willing to engage with the university’s mission and integrate their Christian faith into their work.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, faith statement, and contact information for at least three professional references. A background check and sexual misconduct check will be required of the successful candidate.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain valid work authorization throughout the duration of employment, including those on OPT. Whitworth University does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Salary : $44,533 - $47,200