Assistant Coach Swimming

Summary:

The Assistant Coach, Swimming is responsible for assisting in the direction of all phases of a nationally competitive program in accordance with Barry University, the Sunshine State Conference, and NCAA DII regulations. Specifically, duties include recruiting, handling video exchange, and individual instruction/player improvement, coordinating community involvement, completing/submitting administrative and compliance documents and other duties assigned by the head coach. 

This is a 12-month position.

Essential Functions:

Organizes, supervises, and conducts teaching sessions:

• Assists the head coach with instructing/ teaching student-athletes in the rules, regulations, and techniques of the sport.

• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.

• Assists the head coach with supervising student-athletes during practices and competition.

• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.

• Teaches assigned fundamentals and skills during practice and games.

• Assesses player’s skills and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.

• Models professional behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.

Establishesandmaintainsanorganizedrecruitingsystem:

• Recruitsacademicallyqualifiedstudent-athleteswhoformacompetitivesquadandmeetestablished academicgoalsandobjectivesofthedepartment.

• Participatesincommunityserviceactivities.

• InteractswiththeAssociateAD/SWA,ICAComplianceCoordinator,CoordinatorforStudent-AthleteSuccessandFacultyAthleticRepresentativeonallmatterspertainingtoeligibility.

Performs administrative functions in support of the Intercollegiate Athletic program:

• Cooperates with the athletic administration in the implementation of department policies.

• Assists in the direction of the program within the scope of the Intercollegiate Athletics program.

• Maintains a representative level of performance in the conference that satisfies departmental goals and objectives.

• Consults with the Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance concerning institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations that will directly affect the program.

• Maintains adequate records.

• Assists in the Management of his/her budget and assists in developing fundraising efforts for his/her sport.

• Works closely with Sport Performance, Marketing, Development, and Athletic Communications.

• Manages student data, including admissions, financial aid, registration, and academic performance data. All such data are treated as confidential in accordance with federal, state and university regulations.

• Updates and maintains information on the Compliance Assistant program, Salesforce, Workday, and the ACS Athletics program.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. A Master's degree is preferred

• 1 - 3 years of relevant work experience required

• GeneralKnowledgetoidentify,scrutinize,improve,andstreamlinework.

• Valid driver's license and CPR/First Aid certification required.

• Technicallyproficient in allOffice Equipment.

• Adeptat writtenand oral communication.

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.