Assistant Swim and Dive Coach

Position Summary

The Athletics Department at the College of Saint Benedict invites applications for a part-time (0.5 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach. The Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach works under the direction of the Head Coach to support the CSB Swim and Dive Team.

Responsibilities

• Aid in coaching and student-athlete development for the swim and dive program
• Collaborate with the head coach to plan practices, teach technique, advance individual skills, and support strength and conditioning efforts
• Identify and assess prospective student-athletes and build relationships through the recruiting process established by the head coach
• Provide academic support and personal mentoring through individual and team meetings
• Support the head coach in developing a competitive schedule and coordinating logistics for team and recruiting travel
• Attend meets and assist with all responsibilities related to meet-day operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience coaching competitive swimming
• Strong understanding of swim technique and training methods
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, motivate, and support college-aged student-athletes
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and policies
• Valid driver’s license required; candidate must pass a driver’s license check and complete a defensive driving course upon hire
• Able to lift, push, pull, and transport items weighing up to 25 lbs

Physical Requirements

• The role requires mobility across campus facilities and competition venues
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including leading players through training sessions, demonstrating techniques and skills
• Must be capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs

Travel Requirements

• Regular regional and occasional national travel based on team performance/competition sites
• Travel for recruiting purposes, typically weekly during high school season, most often regionally

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

Benefits

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.

The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.