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Position Information
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach
Position Information
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach
A04440
Exempt
35
Women's Swimming Diving
Rose Hill
Onsite
Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.
Reporting to the Head Coach, Men’s & Women’s Swimming and Diving, the Assistant Coach will assist with coaching, teaching, instructing, planning, and recruiting for the women’s and men’s swimming programs. They manage the daily aquatic operations of the Messmore Swimming Pool.
This position requires frequent travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.
Assists in skill instruction and student-athlete development both on and off the field.
Evaluates, identifies, and recruits quality student-athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10, and NCAA regulations and policies. Complies with all NCAA, Atlantic 10, and University rules and regulations.
Assists the head coach with administrative operations of the program as needed.
Trains, schedules, and supervises lifeguards.
Organizes and coordinates the schedule for the Messmore Swimming Pool for M/W Swim & Dive, Water Polo, open swim, and more.
Responsible for the Pool Health and Safety Plan.
Works with University Facilities to coordinate and manage a comprehensive program of facility and water sanitation operations, equipment repair, and preventative maintenance.
Monitors pool instrumentation and corrects the chemical feeders, filters, and heating and cooling system as needed.
Ensures pool area cleanliness, monitoring of chemicals, enforcement of safety guidelines, and adherence to all Aquatic Center Rules in conjunction with University Campus Operations.
Maintains users’ records daily and hourly, as well as maintenance schedules.
Ensures compliance with all NYC Aquatic regulations and all permits and equipment are up-to-date and code compliant.
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.
Attends fundraising and community service events upon request to support the program.
Promotes program through social media.
Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.
Bachelor’s Degree.
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a coach or student-athlete or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Lifeguard Certification
High-level organizational skills.
Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Docs, and proficiency with social media tools.
Coaching experience in an NCAA program.
Valid Driver’s License.
$55,000
$61,500
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
No
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | A895P |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Posting Date | 07/15/2025 |
| Special Instructions | |
| EEO Statement |
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. |
Physical Activity
| Sitting | Often | | Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) | Often | | Hearing, Listening, Talking | Nearly Continuously | | Standing | Often | | Walking | Often | | Running | Seldom | | Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling | Often | | Climbing stairs | Seldom | | Climbing ladders | Seldom | | Reaching overhead | Often | | Pulling, pushing | Seldom | | Shoveling | Not Required | | Lifting – up to 20 pounds | Often | | Lifting – up to 50 pounds | Often | | Lifting – over 50 pounds | Not Required |
Work Environment
| Work Environment | Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level. |
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a bachelor's degree?
* Do you have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a coach or student-athlete or an equivalent combination of education and experience?
* Do you have a Lifeguard Certification?
Fordham University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025-2026 |
Tom Wilkens |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Tom Wilkens |
Harry Homans Departing
|
– | – |
2023-2024 |
Tom Wilkens |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
![]() Steve Potsklan |
– | – | |
2021-2022 |
![]() Steve Potsklan |
– | – | |
2020-2021 |
![]() Steve Potsklan |
– | – | |
2019-2020 |
![]() Steve Potsklan |
– | – | |
2018-2019 |
![]() Steve Potsklan |
– | – |
Fordham University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025-2026 |
Tom Wilkens |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Tom Wilkens |
Harry Homans Departing
|
– | – |
2023-2024 |
Tom Wilkens |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
![]() Steve Potsklan |
– | – | |
2021-2022 |
![]() Steve Potsklan |
– | – | |
2020-2021 |
![]() Steve Potsklan |
– | – | |
2019-2020 |
![]() Steve Potsklan |
– | – | |
2018-2019 |
![]() Steve Potsklan |
– | – |
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