About the role
Job Summary
The Assistant Swim Coach is responsible for teaching athletic skills, strategies and techniques in the sport and mentor the student athletes by utilizing coaching methodologies in a competitive sport environment and fostering academic achievement of the student.
This is a full-time position.
Essential Functions
- Assists in planning, critiquing and implementing strategies designed to achieve success in a competitive sports program by breaking down and analyzing trends and strategies; making recommendations for new strategies.
- Develops the student athlete's skills and performance during sports competition on the Division 1 level by teaching new strategies and techniques, providing detailed game plans; implementing and conducting training programs.
- Assists with the preparation and implementation of weekly practice and conditioning sessions.
- Monitors students' adherence to department, conference and NCAA guidelines, resolving issues and reporting infractions.
- Identifies and recruits student athletes who are qualified to compete academically and athletically at the Division I level by analyzing and evaluating the skill level of potential recruits.
- Analyzes and evaluates the academic potential of new recruits; assessing the needs of the program and the available options to fulfill individual personal needs.
- Functions as a mentor and liaison with the Athletic Academic Office (Achieve Center) by working with assigned student athletes to assure proper academic progress is achieved according to the University Conference and NCAA guidelines; acts as the liaison with the office regarding the progress of assigned student athletes; serves as a resource for personal issues such as nutrition, social, and family issues.
- Assists with daily operations and management by preparing and maintaining proper documentation on NCAA related matters to ensure compliance on issues such as recruiting, official visits and practice schedules.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Knowledge of teaching and coaching skills in sport.
- Knowledge of all aspects of the sport.
- Knowledge of basic counseling techniques.
- Knowledge of NCAA guidelines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous collegiate coaching experience.
- Knowledge of NCAA and conference rules.
Physical Demands
- Typically sitting at a desk/table
- Typically standing, walking
- Typically bending, crouching, stooping
- Typically running, climbing
- Lifting demands ≤ 50lbs
Location
- University City - Philadelphia, PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt. Compensation for this position will vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.