Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swim Teams

About the role

The part-time Assistant Coach for Swimming and Diving is responsible for assisting the Director of Aquatics/Head Swim Coach in implementing and directing all phases of a competitive NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving program at Bentley University.

Responsibilities

• Aid the Head Coach with planning, organizing, and conducting daily training sessions for NCAA Division II student-athletes.
• Lead practices and specialty training groups as assigned.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who can contribute academically and athletically to the Bentley Swimming & Diving program.
• Maintain regular communication with prospective student-athletes and families through phone calls, email, text messaging, and recruiting databases.
• Assist with recruiting visits, admissions coordination, and other recruiting-related administrative responsibilities.
• Support program operations including travel preparation, meet management, roster management, equipment inventory, and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Monitor student-athlete welfare, academic progress, and adherence to Bentley University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Adhere to all conference and NCAA rules and requirements relevant to the conduct of the intercollegiate program.
• Run specialty practices when assigned by the Head Coach.
• Assist with recruiting outreach and relationship building with prospective student-athletes.
• Assist with administrative projects that support the day-to-day operation of the swimming and diving program.
• Perform additional coaching and administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1+ years of coaching experience and/or participation in the sport itself at the varsity level.
• Intercollegiate experience and participation in the sport at the varsity level preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of innovative and proven coaching strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and commitment to maintaining a positive team environment.
• Commitment to student-athlete welfare and NCAA compliance.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and limited overnight travel.
• Must hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted United States driver’s license, with an insurable driving history as determined by Bentley’s insurance carrier.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1+ years of coaching experience and/or participation in the sport itself at the varsity level.
• Intercollegiate experience and participation in the sport at the varsity level preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of innovative and proven coaching strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and commitment to maintaining a positive team environment.
• Commitment to student-athlete welfare and NCAA compliance.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and limited overnight travel.
• Must hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted United States driver’s license, with an insurable driving history as determined by Bentley’s insurance carrier.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Experience with recruiting software and databases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

This position offers a total rewards package designed to attract, motivate, retain, and reward our employees. This includes competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development and opportunities, generous paid time off, workplace flexibility, and a positive, engaging employee experience.

Pay

This position has a fixed salary of $28,248.89, paid over the months worked or designated seasonal schedule. If you have questions about the salary or need additional information, please contact us at GA_HR_Employment@bentley.edu.

Schedule

The typical in-season practice schedule includes:

• Monday: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
• Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
• Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• Thursday: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
• Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Additional morning training sessions, double practices, team activities, and recruiting responsibilities may be required throughout the year.

Competitions generally occur on weekends and may require overnight travel.

The competitive season runs from September through March, with recruiting, training, and program responsibilities continuing throughout the year.