What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swimming and diving assistant coach position at Bluffton University?
Swimming and diving assistant coach
Graduate assistant
Part-time/10 months
Bluffton University is seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual for the position of graduate assistant for men’s and women’s swimming and diving. This position offers the opportunity to work with a competitive NCAA Division III program in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC). The candidate must have a strong foundation in swimming and/or diving along with effective communication, organizational and supervisory skills with the ability to show mature, responsible and professional leadership. The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Bluffton University and be an assistant swim and dive coach. This person must be able to meet annual recruiting goals and help lead members on the swim and dive team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Acceptance into the graduate program
- Must submit to a criminal background check, subject to review and approval by Bluffton University
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive university vans
Preferred
- Competed as a collegiate swim/dive student-athlete at any level
- Interest in pursuing a career in coaching or leadership
- Efficient multi-tasking, time management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in providing coaching leadership during trainings and during meets. Recruiting and related responsibilities (i.e. phone calls, managing campus visits, on and off campus athletic recruiting).
- Weekend/weekday travel to swim invitationals/meets
- Assist in organizing, scheduling and running practices
- Equipment care and inventory
- Attending athletic department meetings
- Organize and supervise camps and other events
- Support head coach with fundraising efforts
- Assist with management of social media accounts
- Assist with community service efforts
- Other duties to be assigned by the head coach
DEGREE OBTAINED:
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) or Master of Social Work (MSW)
Compensation:
Full tuition waiver with competitive stipend and room and board.
Appointment:
Aug. 1, 2025
Deadline:
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applications are considered complete when all of the following materials have been submitted:
Bluffton University employment requirements
- Completed Bluffton employment application
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Contact information for three references
Send employment application materials to:
Head Coach Luke Kleman
klemanl@bluffton.edu
