Summary and Purpose:
The Assistant Swim Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Swim Coach with all facets of the NAIA men's women's intercollegiate swim and dive program. The position reports directly to the Head Swim Coach. Duties include but are not limited to the following: poolside coaching during practices and meets; recruiting of top-quality student-athletes; assisting with team travel, conditioning, academics, promotional (including fundraising assistance) and public relations activities; summer camps; and other duties as assigned by the head coach. This position must be in compliance with all NAIA, conference, and college rules and regulations and must display professional integrity.
Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks/Essential Functions:
Intercollegiate competitive experience as a swimmer
Successful swimming coaching experience at the collegiate level
Ability to recruit top-quality student-athletes at the NAIA level
Familiarity with Midwest recruiting areas
Demonstrates public relations, organizational, and communication skills
Strong technological skills relating to recruiting, creating meet files and lineups, using Google Drive, and camp administration
Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to comply with NAIA and KCAC conference rules and regulations
Coaching and administrative experience with summer camps
Able to work full time including weekends, is able to attend all competitions
Coaching philosophy consistent or complimentary to that of the existing head coach
Performs duties as assigned
Able to run dryland workouts and assist with weight training workouts
Knowledge, Skills and Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree (waived with high level of experience)
Swim coaching experience of high school, club or collegiate athletes
Work Environment & Physical Demands
MISSION, VISION, VALUES:
Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.
Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas College is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community.
Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of "appreciative inquiry" to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the Aquinas College Service Statement:
The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community.
Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year, 16 paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.