Position Purpose:

The Assistant Swim Coach is responsible for aiding the Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach in the planning and direction of the varsity swim programs. They will oversee the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, help plan and run team practices and competitions, help direct the program’s social media accounts, and assist with strength, conditioning, performance and wellness programming for the student-athletes.

They will create and assess team training programs, and assist with fiscal program management for Bates College’s NCAA Division III intercollegiate men’s and women’s swimming and diving program. Aquatics and pool operations duties include managing the programming for and running of the pool. This is a professional coaching position and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the NCAA, the NESCAC Conference and Bates College. This position will assist with the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and management of the College’s aquatic facility and programs and will oversee the hiring, training, management and supervision of student employees.

Job Duties:

• Completes all required departmental and institutional training and certification programs and participates actively in available professional development opportunities.
• Assists in the recruitment of student-athletes as directed by the head coach. Ensures full compliance with NESCAC, and NCAA guidelines in all aspects of the recruiting process.
• Responsible for identifying qualified prospective students and guiding them through the recruitment process.
• Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes, including counseling team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters.
• Monitors the eligibility status and academic progress of student-athletes and identifies issues which must be brought to the head coach and department administration.
• Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the Department of Athletics & Physical Education and the College as well as the rules and regulations of the NESCAC, NCAA and other authorities that may legitimately influence the intercollegiate athletics program.
• Provides support in carefully tracking expenditures for all team accounts to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Assists the head coach in developing and implementing strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team.
• Assists with approved fund-raising activities as requested and coordinates all such efforts through the Director of Athletics and Office of College Advancement.
• Compiles recruitment and eligibility data and reports as required by the head coach or any senior level administrator.
• Ensures the safety of student-athletes and coaching staff through careful monitoring of the condition of athletic equipment and facilities utilized by the designated sport.
• Confirms that sport camps and clinics related to the sport program adhere to NCAA and institutional rules and regulations.
• Serve as a caring, empathetic, and engaged advisor and mentor to students athletes, having a knowledge of campus resources to refer student athletes when necessary.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the head coach, Director of Athletics or any other senior level administrator.     

Facility Management:

• Create and implement facility and event policies and procedures.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of the safety and risk management procedures including CPR training, emergency action plans, and staff training.
• Assist with the management, operations and scheduling of camps, clinics, and rentals; oversee revenue generation and manage billing, contracts, and reports.
• Upkeep of all facility equipment and technology.
• Oversee and staff pool operations related to facility access for student, staff, and alumni.
• Assist with the day-to-day aquatics management and programming.
• Continually update and implement aquatics policies and operating manuals.
• Coordinate and oversee aquatics special events, swim meeting, and instructional programs to include youth and adult private and group swim lessons, student focused events, safety training, and revenue generating opportunities.
• Fill in as lifeguard when student employees are unable to work scheduled shift or during
  unassigned shifts.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate all aquatics staff (including 25-30 lifeguards, lifeguard supervisor, swim lesson supervisor and swim instructors.)
• Assist in the supervision and continued development of the entire Aquatics student staff.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of aquatic in-services, monthly staff meetings, new staff on-boarding procedures, and help support the lifeguard supervisor(s) with scheduling and scheduling issues that might arise.
• Assist in the scheduling and operational needs for staff certifications with American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED and Lifeguard training.
• Ability to work evenings and weekend hours as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. 

Experience

• Experience playing or coaching the sport, college level preferred. 
• Experience and/or demonstrated success in supervising young adults and managing programs preferred. 

Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.  
• Must be flexible, collaborative and have a positive attitude. 
• Ability to establish rapport quickly with students and their families, while maintaining appropriate boundaries. 
• Knowledgeable about the skills and tactics of the sport.   
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.  
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision. 
• Proficiency in basic data management systems, Front Rush, game film editing programs and basic computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed. 
• Ability and willingness to travel (by car, air, train or bus) domestically and internationally as needed.   
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings and other non-traditional schedules.   
• Personal commitment to excellence and the mission of a top-tier small liberal arts college. 
• Current CPR & First Aid certification.

Benefits:  

Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, sick leave, 24 days of vacation, 2 personal days, 13 paid holidays, dependent care subsidy, free parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more), and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug and smoke-free workplace.