Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Aid the Head Coach in planning and preparing team training, travel, coaching on-deck at daily morning and afternoon practices, dryland training, recruiting, student-athlete development, and fundraising.
• Support the coaching staff with team meetings and other administrative duties as it relates to the program, including equipment organization/distribution, placing of meal orders, social media, etc.
• Attend meetings related to coaching: working with the head coach and other staff.
• Complete all required departmental and institutional training and certification programs and participate actively in available professional development opportunities.
• Comply with the policies, rules, and regulations set forth by the NCAA Division III and Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (MIAC), Carleton College and the Athletic Department.
• Understand and support students who are balancing multiple responsibilities as students and athletes in a rigorous academic environment.
• Demonstrate the highest level of sportsmanship and conduct during practices and contests.

Additional Responsibilities

• Teach PE activity class(es).

Education/Experience/Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS).
• One to two years coaching or playing at the collegiate level.
• Commitment to the student-athlete, passion for the sport, attention to detail as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to help recruit, teach and coach highly talented scholar-athletes who can succeed in a challenging academic environment.
• Current certification in American Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguarding is required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• The ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.