Assistant Coach - Mens & Womens Swimming

Dartmouth College   Hanover, NH   Full-time     Education
Posted on May 15, 2024
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Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

05/14/2024

Closing date

Open Until Filled

No

Position Number

1010024

Position Title

Assistant Coach - Mens & Womens Swimming

Department this Position Reports to

M&W Intercollegiate

Hiring Range Minimum

Please inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum

Please inquire.

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH
Alumni Gym,

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

To participate as part of a decision-making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the Men's and Women's Swimming programs within NCAA, Ivy League, and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in supporting the Head Coach in achieving the overall goals of the Men's and Women's Swimming programs by providing important recommendations, suggestions, and decisions regarding meet line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc., as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating, and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, travel coordination, and representing the Men's and Women's Swimming programs to constituents).

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • Strong knowledge of swimming skills and strategies in one or more areas (e.g., event group training, film review, etc.).
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
  • Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Milana Socha

Department Contact Phone Number

Milana.L.Socha@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Milana Socha, Head Coach - Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving

Department Contact's Phone Number

Milana.L.Socha@dartmouth.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy


Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/73764

Key Accountabilities

Description

Coaching/Mentoring
  • Contributes to planning and implementing the conditioning, training, and coaching programs for swimming.
  • Assists head coach in planning and conducting team practices, training, conditioning, and competitions.
  • During competition, makes recommendations to head coach regarding adjustments to strategies and line-ups.
  • Teaches swimming skills to student-athletes during team practices, meets, and individual/small group training sessions.
  • Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategic, and mental instruction and advice.
  • Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete, counsels team members, and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues and development of culture and leadership on the team.
  • Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport-specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge of the coaching staff.
Percentage Of Time

50

Description

Recruiting
  • Assists head coach in developing and implementing an overall recruiting plan, including, but not limited to: identifying qualified students and talented athletes; communicating with prospects by phone, e-mail, social media; traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school/club coaches; organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects.
  • Maintains appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA.
  • Maintains knowledge of the College's programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.
Percentage Of Time

25

Description

Administration
  • Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Ivy League and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations; actively seeks to ensure that athletes and Dartmouth Athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules.
  • Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the swimming programs, which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.
  • Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
  • Assists head coach in planning and developing competitive schedule.
  • Assists head coach in coordinating team travel plans (food orders, itineraries, etc).
  • Assists the coaching staff in coordinating a social media plan and creating/posting content.
  • Communicates with alumni, parents, and other supporters regarding status of the program.
Percentage Of Time

20

Description

Other
  • Assists head coach in promoting Dartmouth and the swimming programs through swim lessons, camps, clinics, and community involvement.
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
  • Represents Dartmouth, the athletics department, and the swimming programs in an exemplary fashion.
Percentage Of Time

5

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Additional Document #1
  2. Additional Document #2

Dartmouth College

Hanover , NH