Assistant Coach - Swimming

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Job Details

Job Location

Lawrence, KS

Description

Position Summary:

The Kansas Swimming & Diving Assistant Coach will be responsible for helping to strengthen a program that competes successfully at the Big 12 and national level. Primary responsibilities are to coach sprint events training group, recruit highly competitive prospective student-athletes, and support the goals of the program as set by the Head Coach.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

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1. Assist Head Coach with practice and assigned on-deck duties, required attendance at all team practices and competitions;

Job Details

Job Location

Lawrence, KS

Description

Position Summary:

The Kansas Swimming & Diving Assistant Coach will be responsible for helping to strengthen a program that competes successfully at the Big 12 and national level. Primary responsibilities are to coach sprint events training group, recruit highly competitive prospective student-athletes, and support the goals of the program as set by the Head Coach.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

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1. Assist Head Coach with practice and assigned on-deck duties, required attendance at all team practices and competitions;

2. Lead and implement training plans for the women’s sprint group, focusing on both technical and physiological development;Â

3. Assist Head Coach Assist in all aspects of practice planning, meet preparation, and race analysis;

4. Stay up-to-date with coaching techniques and new trends by participating in continuing education (e.g., clinics, seminars, etc.);

5. Direct and supervise all aspects of recruiting to a highly competitive NCAA I program;

6. Implement an effective recruiting strategy designed to attract the best possible talent by conducting off-campus recruiting opportunities to evaluate and build relationships with top-tier talent;

7. Maintain consistent recruiting communications per week, including emails, calls, and messages with prospective student-athletes and their families;

8. Plan and execute all on-campus visits from start to finish, coordinating itineraries, meetings, and tours to create a first-class experience;

9. Work within all NCAA, Big 12 and institutional rules regarding recruiting.

10. Work closely with Communications and Creative Services to implement effective social media strategies to help maximize social media presence and tell the story of the swimming and diving program;

11. Work directly with athletics travel partners to coordinate and ensure seamless team travel for all meets and events, including logistics for transportation and lodging;

12. Additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach or their designee.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university;
• Minimum of 4 years previous coaching experience at the collegiate or high-level club level with a focus on sprint training;
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Understanding of and commitment to NCAA rules and regulations;
• Ability to maintain positive professional demeanor and the ability to work effectively with various constituencies including prospective student athletes, current student-athletes, their families, the general public, staff, administrators, and alumni;
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with student-athletes, recruits, and colleagues;
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word and Excel;
• Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed during peak game and recruiting seasons;
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in Division I athletics or former collegiate swimmer;
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, as it related to travel and recruiting.

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