Assistant Swim Coach

Posting Number: 20243968S Position Title: Assistant Swim Coach (Part-time) Position Type: Staff Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: part-time/12-months Avg Hours Week Department: 743-Swimming - Women Position Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the management and administration of the men's and women's swim program with specific emphasis on skill instruction and development at practices and individual training sessions. Serve as positive role model for student-athletes and represent Villanova in a first class manner. All job duties must be performed in compliance with University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

All duties must be performed in compliance with University, Conference and NCAA regulations.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Student-Athlete Development: - Assist the Head Coach with directing and supervising all activities relative to the training and skill development of student-athletes in preparation for competition.

* Provide technical skill instruction to aid in the development of student-athletes at practices.
* Conduct individual training sessions with student-athletes geared at skill development.
* At the direction of the head coach, develop and execute practice plans that will prepare the team physically and mentally for competition.
* Assist in the preparation of team for meets by contributing and aiding in daily preparation of organized and effective practices.
* Prepare scouting reports on opponents in preparation for competition.
* Monitor student-athletes academic progress ensuring student athletes meet eligibility standards and advance towards a degree.
* Monitor and assist in the rehabilitation of injured student-athletes as directed by Team Physicians and Sports Medicine staff. Coordinate with Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning staff to organize and monitor the physical conditioning of student-athletes.

Program Administrative and Fiscal Management: - Assist in directing and planning an organized, competitive and fiscally sound program. Duties may include, but are not limited to: assisting in travel coordination, assisting in ordering equipment, and assisting in the completion of expense reports.

NCAA Compliance: - Ensure program compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.

* Responsible for performing all duties within the framework of NCAA rules and regulations.
* Assist in coordinating the preparation and submission of all the necessary NCAA compliance forms (i.e. practice logs, recruiting folders, official visit forms, etc.)
* Assist in monitoring academics amongst student athletes, ensuring student-athletes progress in degree advancement and meet NCAA eligibility and University standards.

Recruiting: - Assist with managing the overall recruitment activities for the men's and women's swim program.

* Assist in evaluating talent and recruiting prospective student-athletes who will be successful in the classroom and contribute positively to the men's and women's swim program and the University community.
* At the direction of the head coach, communicate via phone, emails and letters, with prospective student-athletes and parents.
* Assist in the planning and directing of the scouting of prospective student-athletes including, but not limited to determining the recruiting events and competitions to attend and the prospective student-athletes to be evaluated.
* Assist with on-campus official and unofficial visits of prospective student-athletes per University and NCAA policies.

Academics, Service, Marketing, Public Relations, and Development.

* Assist in the monitoring of academics amongst student-athletes ensuring student-athletes progress in degree advancement and meet eligibility standards.
* Assist in the development of fund-raising events for the program within the framework of the university and departmental guidelines.
* Reinforce the Villanova ideals of devotion to service by designing appropriate events for the team to give back to the community and serve others.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree required.
* Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
* Extensive knowledge of swimming.
* Understanding of the University's mission and its philosophy regarding student-athletes.
* Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as the abilities to pay close attention to details, interact effectively and appropriately with student athletes, and evaluate prospects.
* Proficiency with personal computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Entry level position. Experience working and/or competing in a college swim program is a plus, preferably at the Division I level.
* Water safety skills and CPR are preferred.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

* Some lifting and carrying of equipment.
* Significant travel.
* Significant early morning and weekend hours.

Special Message to Applicants: Posting Date: 04/17/2024 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information:

Commensurate with experience.

Salary Band: H Job Classification: exempt

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