Assistant Swimming Coach / Men & Women

About the role

This position will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the program including but not limited to coaching at training sessions, scouting opponents, recruiting, meet day administration, and academic monitoring of student athletes. The Assistant Coach serves as positive role model for student-athletes and represents Villanova in a first-class manner. All duties must be performed in compliance with University and NCAA rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with directing and supervising all activities relative to the training and skill development of student-athletes in preparation for competition
• Provide technical skill instruction to aid in the development of student-athletes at practices
• Conduct individual training sessions with student-athletes geared at skill development
• At the direction of the Head Coach, develop and execute practice plans that will prepare the team physically and mentally for competition
• Assist in the preparation of team for games by contributing strategies and aiding in daily preparation of organized and effective practices
• Prepare scouting reports on opponents in preparation for competition
• Monitor student-athletes academic progress ensuring student athletes meet eligibility standards and advance towards a degree
• Monitor and assist in the rehabilitation of injured student-athletes as directed by Team Physicians and Sports Medicine staff
• Coordinate with Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning staff to organize and monitor the physical conditioning of student-athletes
• Assist in directing and planning an organized, competitive, and fiscally sound program, including but not limited to assisting in travel coordination, ordering equipment, and completing expense reports
• Ensure program compliance with NCAA rules and regulations
• Assist in coordinating the preparation and submission of all necessary NCAA compliance forms (e.g. practice logs, recruiting folders, official visit forms, etc.)
• Assist with managing the overall recruitment activities for the men's and women's swim program
• Assist in evaluating talent and recruiting prospective student-athletes who will be successful in the classroom and contribute positively to the program and the University community
• At the direction of the Head Coach, communicate via phone, emails, and letters with prospective student-athletes and parents
• Assist in the planning and directing of the scouting of prospective student-athletes including determining the recruiting events and competitions to attend and the prospective student-athletes to be evaluated
• Assist with on-campus official and unofficial visits of prospective student-athletes per University and NCAA policies
• Assist in the monitoring of academics amongst student-athletes ensuring student-athletes progress in degree advancement and meet eligibility standards
• Assist in the development of fund-raising events for the program within the framework of the university and departmental guidelines
• Reinforce the Villanova ideals of devotion to service by designing appropriate events for the team to give back to the community and serve others

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Extensive knowledge of swimming
• Understanding of the University's mission and its philosophy regarding student-athletes
• Experience working and/or competing in a college swim program is a plus, preferably at the Division I level
• 2+ years coaching experience preferred
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as the abilities to pay close attention to details, interact effectively and appropriately with student athletes, and evaluate prospects
• Water safety skills and CPR are preferred
• Proficiency with personal computer applications
• CPR Certification preferred; will need to be certified in first month

Working conditions

• Some lifting, carrying equipment, walking, and standing
• Significant travel
• Significant early morning, night and weekend hours

Pay

This position falls within salaried grade 12 and the range is $46,500-58,000.

Schedule

full-time/12-months