Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as the Assistant Coach of Swimming & Diving/Aquatics Administrator in the Athletics Department. At Brandeis, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances. If you are looking to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition assistance for employees, dependents and spouses. Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.
The Assistant Coach of Swimming & Diving/Aquatics Administrator will assist the head coach in running a successful swimming and diving program which competes as a NCAA Division III program and as a member of the University Athletic Association (UAA). This includes practice and competition coaching, recruiting student-athletes at a national level, design and implementation of competitive strategies and advising and mentoring our student-athletes. The assistant must understand and promote the mission, goals, values and educational ideals of Brandeis University, as well as the mission of the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation.
Key Responsibilities:
Assists with the planning of all in-season practice sessions and developing an off-season training schedule and program. Assists with all game coaching at home and on the road. Assist the head coach with managing all administrative details associated with the program including travel arrangements, apparel/equipment purchases, and athletic training services.
Assists with the student-athlete recruitment effort for the men’s and women’s Swimming and Diving program. This includes traveling to high school and club contests, evaluating prospective student-athletes, submitting materials from prospective student-athletes to the Office of Admissions for early credential reviews, assisting with on-campus visits by prospects and managing the team's social media accounts. Assists with recruiting a diverse incoming class of swimming and diving student-athletes that contribute to the continuing success of the team and to the University community at large.
Manages operation of Linsey Pool. Coordinate and schedule pool for all aquatics programming. Hire, train, schedule, and supervise lifeguard staff. Coordinate necessary maintenance and repairs with University Facilities Services and/or outside contractors. Oversee all pool mechanical and chemical operations and physical space of pool and locker rooms. Maintain applicable required certifications.
Other duties as assigned.
Education & Work Experience: B.A./B.S. required. M.A./M.S. preferred. 1-3 years with college coaching experience highly preferred.
Additional Information:
Previous coaching experience preferred. Valid driver’s license required. Must be qualified to be insured by the university. Requires ability to drive 12-passenger vans. CPR/AED and CPO certifications are required. Operates in gymnasium, on courts, in pool and may operate outside in varied weather given training needs. General open office and campus environment. Position involves sitting, movement and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds in coaching and training situations. Frequent travel and early morning/evening/weekend work is required.
Education & Work Experience:
B.A./B.S. required. M.A./M.S. preferred.
1-3 years with college coaching experience highly preferred.
Additional Information:
Previous coaching experience preferred.
Valid driver’s license required. Must be qualified to be insured by the university.
Requires ability to drive 12-passenger vans.
CPR/AED and CPO certifications are required.
Operates in gymnasium, on courts, in pool and may operate outside in varied weather given training needs.
General open office and campus environment.
Position involves sitting, movement and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds in coaching and training situations.
Frequent travel and early morning/evening/weekend work is required.
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