Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.
Towson University is a Division I member of the Coastal Athletics Association and is seeking an Assistant Swim Coach, Diving. This position, under the direction of the head coach, teaches and provides instruction in the sport of diving and assists in the planning, promotion, and administration of a quality Division I Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving program.
Responsibilities and Duties
Duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Swim Coach (Diving) include, but are not limited to the following:
Provides skill instruction for student athletes, which includes independent planning and implementation of a season long plan for a set group of athletes
Under the direction of the head coach, recruits and evaluates prospective student-athletes through the use of New Media Technologies; organizes official visits, including assigning hosts; creates travel itineraries and manages all budgetary elements of visits while adhering to all NCAA regulations; and tracks all admissions through the application process of our prospective student-athletes
Assists with academic support, fundraising activities, and community servicing, including communication and outreach to alumni; coordinates with the Life Skills Program Director and tracks and maintains accurate records of all student-athlete participation in Life Skills programs; assists in all Meet Day operations including travel, bus, hotel, and restaurant plans; issues equipment as directed by the head coach
Adheres to NCAA rules
Completes monthly CARA logs, recruiting logs, and other end-of-year summaries and correspondence within ARMS and in coordination with the Office of Compliance Services
Performs other duties as assigned by the head coach
The work hours for this position include weekends, as required by practice and/or competitions. Travel is required.
Qualifications and Skills
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Collegiate and/or senior level club coaching experience
CPR, First Aid, AED certification must be obtained within the first three months of employment
Lifeguard Training and Coaches Safety Training must be obtained within the first three months of employment
Knowledge of NCAA rules
Ability to develop and implement a season long plan for a group of student-athletes
Ability to recruit potential student-athletes
Ability to use and manipulate Microsoft Office products, including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to work collaboratively within the structure and framework of an athletics department and university
Ability to confidently and competently lead a training session for both men and women
Preferred Qualification:
Experience as a student-athlete
Salary and Benefits
$17.74 per hour and a contract that offers holidays and sick days. Contractual employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage. The position is contingent on funds being available at time of hire. To learn more about our benefits, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.
For consideration, please submit a resume with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.
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