Assistant Coach, Men's & Women's Swimming

Posting Details

Position Description

Posting Number 201201551P Position Title Assistant Coach, Men's & Women's Swimming Department Athletics: Women's Swimming Position Summary

The Assistant Coach, Men's & Women's Swimming is responsible for assisting in all aspects of coaching highly competitive NCAA Men's & Women's Swimming teams. This includes recruiting student athletes, monitoring student-athlete academic performance, coordinating practices, pre- and post-game meetings, team strength and conditioning activities, team travel, meal arrangements, and promoting events and activities within athletics and the institution.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree plus Collegiate level competition and/or coaching experience with a commitment to Division III philosophy and experience with NCAA or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid driver license with good driving record: must be insurable.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to maintain composure, effectiveness, and focus when facing difficult challenges, demonstrating sound judgment and discretion in a potentially stressful environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and is highly adaptable to rapidly changing priorities.
• Must be a self-starter with unquestionable integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Knowledge of the University structure, policies and procedures or ability to acquire knowledge in a short period of time.
• Ability to assist in managing a budget and to be fiscally responsible for the team budget; analyze situations and develop solutions; assist in leadership and direction.
• Ability to objectively evaluate physical skills in the areas of physical potential and mental capability for intercollegiate athletics.
• Working knowledge of NCAA DIII Men's & Women's Swimming rules and regulations; the ability to teach critical skills, competitive skills, tactical strategies, and training techniques.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University, the MAC and the NCAA.
• Ability to effectively communicate both within and outside the University including, but not limited to, student-athletes, parents, recruits, coaches, athletic training staff, and athletic department staff.
• Ability to provide effective leadership to student athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.
• Travel is a requirement of this position.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Evening and weekend hours are a requirement of this position.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Position involves both inside sedentary and work in and around different fitness surfaces (gym, turf, weight room, etc.) while coaching and training the student athletes. Evening and weekend hours in all types of weather, with travel between campuses is necessary. Lifting required (i.e., set-up of scorer's table, etc.), some manual labor is expected. Because of the location of athletic facilities, organizing and some transportation on and off campus is expected.

Essential Functions

• Work with the head coach and paid/volunteer assistant coaches.
• Assist in the leadership for the team; establish coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes' skills and teamwork; analyze team performance and adjust strategies as needed.
• Help implement and maintain a quality recruiting program that serves the coaching staff of Stevenson University.
• Help coach both teams including recruitment and supervision of student assistants, scheduling, counseling, equipment inventory, office work, budget preparation, working with sports information staff, public relations staff, student services personnel, and athletics staff to ensure quality programs.
• Travel with both teams and work nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
• Help develop team policies and procedures for student-athletes and volunteer assistant coaches.
• Help develop strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student-athletes.
• Work within the Arms and Teamworks Hub software to track recruits, compliance, team, and recruit communications.
• Perform marketing or public relations duties to promote the program.
• Work with the Equipment Manager to help maintain and care for uniforms and equipment.
• Work with Institutional Advancement to aid in team fundraising initiatives and to promote the Campaign for Mustang Athletics on an annual basis.
• Promote and participate in community service activities to build the connection between our teams and the community.
• Serve on committees as assigned.

Reports To Head Coach, Men's & Women's Swimming Quick Link for Posting https://stevenson.peopleadmin.com/postings/11231

Posting Information

Number of Available Positions 1 Work Location Owings Mills Position Category Staff Position Type Part-Time On-Call Months/Year 12 Hrs/Week variable Hrs/Year If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date Ending Date FLSA Non-Exempt Payroll Biweekly Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be $17 per hour Benefits https://www.stevenson.edu/human-resources/benefits/ Recruitment Instructions Open to All Applicants Posting Date 08/20/2026 Closing Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled No EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate/Other Advanced Degree

• Do you have experience competing on a collegiate swimming team? If so, please describe your experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you have experience coaching a collegiate swimming team? If so, please describe your experience.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document