Assistant Coach of Swimming & Diving (Part-Time)

Bowdoin College, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Brunswick, MAINE
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Posting Details


Title Assistant Coach of Swimming & Diving (Part-Time)
Posting Number C00342JP
Department Athletics
Job Summary
The Diving Coach primarily coaches the athletes who compete in one and three meter diving but also assists in other aspects of the intercollegiate Swimming & Diving team including meet and practice logistics, and other team events.
  • Hourly rate for this position is $17.50/ per hour
Education/Skills Requirements
Required:
  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent;
  • OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Design and implement a season plan for skill development, conditioning, and the mental aspects of the sport of diving.
  • Integrate diver experience into the overall season plan devised by the Head Coach in an effective manner.
  • Actively recruit prospective divers and communicate regularly with the head coach regarding the group.
  • Manage administrative tasks (dive lists, travel logistics, meal planning) in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Assist, attend, and participate in fundraising, alumni, public and media events, gatherings, and efforts as directed by the Athletic Director and the Head Coach of Swimming & Diving.
  • Ability to motivate and effectively communicate with student-athletes.
  • Commitment to being a positive member of the Athletics Department, the college community and the ability to influence his/her athletes to do the same
  • Working knowledge of NCAA and NESCAC rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them.
  • The coach must be self directed and motivated and be able to work independently and work in a stressful environment.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the standards of the College’s current Motor Vehicle Policy required.
  • Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification must be maintained.
  • Subject to a criminal background check.


Preferred:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Preferred:
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and coaching diving
Standard Work Days and Hours
  • This position is required to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends to cover practices, administrative tasks, and competitions.
  • This is a casual, part-time, non-benefits eligible position.
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift N/A
Employment Category Casual
Benefits Eligible No
Pay Type Hourly
Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff + MVR
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No
Posting Date 03/01/2024
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled Yes
Type of Posting Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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