Claremont, California
Posted: 28-May-26
Location: Claremont, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: $66,000 - $70,000 per year
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Internal Number: REQ-8138
Location: Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title: Assistant Coach or Associate Head Coach for Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving/Aquatics Operations Manager
Job Details and Requirement:
CMS ATHLETICS The Joint CMS Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation Program is comprised of student-athletes from Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps Colleges and offers a comprehensive program of regular physical education, intramural, recreational, club, and varsity sports. CMS varsity teams compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) as a member of NCAA Division III. The Program is comprised of 21 varsity sports (10 men’s, 11 women’s) and supports a student population of over 3,200 and a student-athlete population of approximately 530.
CMS SWIMMING AND DIVING CMS Swimming and Diving boasts a strong history of success. Our men’s and women’s squads have earned team conference championships 62 times. At the national level, CMS has placed in the top 15 at the NCAA D-III Championships 40 times. CMS swimmers have won at least one individual NCAA event championship in each of the past 5 seasons. The men’s and women’s teams have received CSCAA Scholar All-American honors each year of the award’s existence, posting 3.52 and 3.60 team GPAs in Fall 2026.
CMS Swimming and Diving is a home for those invested in creating a high-performing, inspiring, and inclusive environment. The program focuses on the Scholar-Leader-Athlete model, encouraging academic success and positive contributions to campus life, in addition to athletic performance.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Assistant Coach or Associate Head Coach for Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving/Aquatics Operations Manager plays a significant leadership role in the administration and daily operation of the CMS Swimming and Diving program. The position is responsible for independently leading and overseeing designated aspects of the program, including but not limited to: planning and conducting team training sessions and practices; recruiting and evaluating prospective scholar-athletes; coordinating team travel and operational logistics; supporting scholar-athlete development and well-being; managing aquatics operations; and ensuring compliance with all applicable institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
In collaboration with the Head Coach, the position exercises independent judgment and decision-making in the development, implementation, and management of program strategies, culture, and operations. The role may supervise assigned staff, student workers, or operational areas and is responsible for carrying out administrative and programmatic responsibilities essential to the success of the swimming and diving program.
Additionally, this position will collaborate with CMS Recreation to manage all aspects of Axelrood Pool facility operations, ensuring a safe, engaging, and well-managed environment for students, staff, and faculty.
Given our commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions.
The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of athletics in the liberal arts college curriculum and the integration of the student-athlete and coaching staff into the overall educational experience offered at The Colleges.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reporting to the Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach, the Assistant Coach or Associate Head Coach works both independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:
Coaching - Independently develop, implement, and oversee training plans, practice instruction, and competitive preparation for designated training groups and/or program areas in partnership with the Head Coach, while contributing to the overall strategic direction and performance development of the Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving program. - Lead and manage designated administrative and operational aspects of the program, including but not limited to: timely completion of administrative processes and documentation; coordination of team travel logistics; development of practice plans; scholar-athlete and team culture development; aquatics operations; and collaboration with CMS Athletics staff in the areas of sports medicine, business operations, compliance, equipment, facilities, and event management. Exercise independent judgment in prioritizing and executing operational responsibilities essential to the success of the program. - Play a leadership role in the recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes for the highly selective liberal arts institutions of Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, and Scripps College, including identifying and evaluating prospects, cultivating relationships with prospective student-athletes and families, and guiding recruits through the admissions and enrollment process. - Comply with all rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA Division III, CMS Athletics, and the SCIAC (Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), reporting any violations or concerns to the CMS Compliance Department. - Remain in good standing of all required training and certifications, including but not limited to concussion management, mental health resources, and sexual violence prevention. - Represent the CMS Athletic Department and the Swimming and Diving program in a positive manner within the SCIAC as well as regionally and nationally.
Aquatics Operations
- Recruit, certify, oversee, and schedule lifeguards to ensure optimal support for the Swimming and Diving, Water Polo, and CMS Recreation programs. - Occasionally lifeguard the pool. - Collaborate with CMS Recreation on Aquatics programming and scheduling. - Monitor that the facility and equipment are operating correctly, working with the Internal Operations and Facilities Manager and Director of Athletic Facilities and Sport Operations to address any issues promptly. - Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS:
EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required.
EXPERIENCE: Previous collegiate participation and coaching are preferred. Experience in the recruitment of academically focused scholar-athletes is preferred.
LICENSES: A valid driver’s license is required to drive College-owned vehicles and the ability to be insured under the College’s authorized driver’s policy. National certification as a lifeguard and lifeguard instructor, and certification in CPR and first aid are required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: The individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.
- Deploy professional skills, in collaboration with colleagues, to best promote the College’s strategic interests. - An evident understanding of the role of athletics in the liberal arts college environment is necessary along with proven experience in recruiting student-athletes to highly selective institutions. - Strong administrative, interpersonal skills, and computer/technology skills. - Appropriate certifications in Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Certification, First Aid, CPR, AED or willingness to complete certifications upon hire. - Must be proficient in basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and associated professional software (such as Internet research, and menu-driven databases). Must demonstrate understanding of the use of equipment in assessing and improving department systems and processes to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality. - Demonstrate effective, accurate, and clear communication with excellent/strong verbal, written, interpersonal, reading, phone, and customer service skills. Follow all written and verbal instructions, asking questions as needed for clarification of duties. - Use strong organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and a keen attention to detail.
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REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position will vary, with the flexibility to set work hours appropriate to the needs of the program. Holiday, weekend, and evening work hours will be required. Travel will be required. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the Athletics Department.
CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a regular, full-time, 11-month, exempt, benefits-eligible position.
Supervisor – AB1825: Yes
Mandatory Reporter – CA Penal Code: Yes
Responsible Employee – Title IX: Yes
Campus Security Authority – The Clery Act: Yes
IPEDS Category Job Code: 21-0000/23-0000/27-0000 - Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy (up to 50 lbs.)
SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range is $66,000 - $70,000 per year. Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Claremont McKenna College offers employee benefits that include health, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; paid vacation, sick, and holiday time; retirement benefits; basic and voluntary life insurance; dependent tuition remission; ride-share incentives; and more.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Student workers (lifeguards)
REPORTS TO: Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach
GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: Employees are expected to wear attire that is appropriate to the office or department in which they work.
BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Certain positions will require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with the requirements cited in this job description.
ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities can change and develop over time; accordingly the College reviews job descriptions on a periodic basis and may make changes of business necessity.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is “at-will” meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement expressed or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.
Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490. All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.
Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant's acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.
Disability Accommodations
In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual’s disability.
An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (909) 621-8490 or hr@cmc.edu for assistance.
