Athletics Department Fellow - Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach

Amherst College Amherst, MA Full-time Education

Posted on April 12, 2024

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Athletics Department Fellow - Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach

Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR4907

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Athletics Department Fellow - Assistant Men's & Women's Swim Coach position. The Athletics Department Fellow - Assistant Men's & Women's Swim Coach is a full-time, fixed-term position, starting at $40,214 per year. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

The Athletic Fellow - Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach will report to the Head Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of a highly competitive NCAA Division III Swim program. The position will include responsibilities such as recruiting a diverse set of student-athletes, daily operations, practice planning, coaching, scouting, player development, meet management, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Requires a variable schedule; night, weekend work, and overnight travel to away meets will be required. The Assistant Coach takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Coaching

Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes' skill and teamwork
Analyze performance of teams and individuals and provide leadership and instruction
Assist in pre-season, in-season, and post-season training and practice planning

Recruiting

Participate in scouting and recruits prospective student-athletes
Help monitor the progress of prospective student-athletes application process
Help coordinate and organize potential student-athlete on-campus visits

Program responsibilities

Compliance with College, NESCAC, and NCAA rules and regulations
Perform any and all other related duties as assigned or directed by the head coach

Qualifications:

Required

Bachelor's Degree
A valid driver's license and successful credentialing is required in order to operate College vehicles
Collegiate swimming and/or coaching experience
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
An understanding of the role intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment
Commitment to or experience working with a diverse community

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Athletics-Department-Fellow---Assistant-Men-s-and-Women-s-Swim-Coach_JR4907

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