Pay Grade/Pay Range: Not Graded

Department/Organization: 601501 - Swimming - Men

Normal Work Schedule: Varies

Job Summary: The Assistant Coach aids in the development and overall strategy of the assigned sport. Analyzes and interprets data from the performance system to provide targeted programs to improve the performance of competitive athletes. Evaluates, recruits, instructs, supervises, disciplines, and coaches student-athletes to prepare them to compete successfully against major college competition.

Additional Department Summary: Assists the Head Coach of Swimming and Diving with all aspects of the program, such as practice competition activities, player skill development, recruiting, directing and implementing plans for daily practices and competitions, organizing and administering clinics, and more. Assists with administrative tasks within the operation of the program.

Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and some club or intercollegiate coaching experience in swimming.

Skills and Knowledge: Integrity and leadership. Strong commitment and ability to motivate, teach, counsel, and recruit.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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