What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Men's and Women's Swimming Coach position at Marywood University?
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
- Assist the head coach in all coaching responsibilities throughout the season and off-season
- Participate in all practice sessions, team meetings, and contests as warranted by the Head Coach
- Represent the Athletic Department in an appropriate and professional manner at all times
- Develop an appropriate and working knowledge of involved NCAA, Conference and Marywood Athletic policies and procedures
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions:
- On-deck coaching
- Developing student-athletes in and out of the pool to be successful post-graduation
- Recruiting skilled prospective student-athletes that match the mission of Marywood University
- Developing and working with a budget
- Strong knowledge of NCAA, Conference and Marywood University policies and procedures.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (knowledge, skill, abilities):
- Strong knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong collaboration with coaching staff and others through the Athletic Department and University
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Prior Coaching experience
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2 Years collegiate coaching experience
- Recruiting experience
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS (certifications, etc.):
- FBI, Criminal Background and Child Abuse Clearances
- Van certification & MVR
PHYSICAL DEMANDS (bending/sitting/lifting/driving/etc.):
- Bending
- Sitting for several hours (at desk, on buses, in bleachers, in car, etc.)
- Lifting up to 50 lbs. independently
- Driving for several hours (recruiting)
WORK ENVIRONMENT/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work both in groups and in isolation
- Extensive work hours to include nights and weekends plus late evenings, early mornings and some holidays
- Travel is extensive between team competition and recruiting travel
- Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
