Assistant Coach - Mens & Womens Swimming

Additional Instructions

Please upload under the Additional Document #1— Practice plans for the following mid-January training group for these three events: 50 free, 200 IM, and 500 free.

Additional Document #2- upload a list of references and/or letter(s) of recommendation

Optional Documents: Coaching Philosophy

A skills proficiency work sample test will be required during the interview process.

Please note this position cannot support H1B visa sponsorship.

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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 |

| -- | Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. | | -- | Performs other duties as assigned |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?

   • Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
   • Word of mouth
   • Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
   • jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
   • Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
   • abilityJOBS
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Glassdoor
   • Handshake
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HigherEdMilitary
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn’s Job Board
   • RecruitMilitary
   • Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
   • Other (Please specify below)

2. If you selected “other” above, please indicate where you first heard about the opportunity:

   • NCAA Marketplace
   • DI Ticker
   • Collegiate Sports Connect
   • NACDA
   • Women Leaders in Sports
   • College Sports Communications

3. (Open Ended Question)

4. Are you willing to work weekends, holidays, and late nights, if necessary?

   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Additional Document #1

Optional Documents 1. Additional Document #2

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