Swim and Dive Assistant Coach
Position Title Swim and Dive Assistant Coach
Classification Title Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility
Department Athletics
Job Description:
Successful candidates must: a) demonstrate the ability to effectively and inspirationally coach within a collegiate Swim/Dive program, b) understand the philosophy of Division III athletics at Hope College, c) be committed to transformational experiences for student-athletes and competitive excellence for this program, d) perform additional responsibilities of a staff member at the college as assigned. Hope College is a Christian co-educational, residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Reformed Church in America.
Successful candidates must: a) demonstrate the ability to effectively and inspirationally coach within a collegiate Swim/Dive program, b) understand the philosophy of Division III athletics at Hope College, c) be committed to transformational experiences for student-athletes and competitive excellence for this program, d) perform additional responsibilities of a staff member at the college as assigned. Hope College is a Christian co-educational, residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Reformed Church in America.
- Coaching
- Serve as assistant coach for the Hope College swimming and diving programs
- Practice planning and implementation of swimming techniques and training progression
- Coordinate travel, meals, meet entries and data entries. (Meet and Team manager software)
- Recruiting – assist Head Coach as directed
- Other duties as needed and assigned by the head coach
- Intramural Director – Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the College Intramural life
- Scheduling
- Coordinating captains meetings
- Oversee student workers
- Oversee the lifeguards at the Dow pool which includes all supervisory aspects, including scheduling and training. Work with the Certified Pool Operator to ensure staff is meeting safety and operating requirements.
- Student-Athlete Mentoring which includes developing positive relationships student-athlete
- Teach KIN 155, lifeguard training with certification through the American Red Cross in the Spring semester (Additional pay for this class)
- American Red Cross CPR Instructor training will be paid for by the college
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree is required, as is a commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective.
A bachelor’s degree is required, as is a commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective.
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2023-296SR
Job Posting Open Date 05/01/2025
Job Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Is this position available for sponsorship No
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