Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach

Job Title

Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Compliance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Home of the 12th Man is the pinnacle in opportunities realized through sport: Championships won, diplomas earned, leaders equipped and launched to impact the world. Texas A&M Athletics' mission is to create opportunities through championship athletics. We are proud members of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports .

What you need to know

Salary: Commensurate based on hire's experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Position Details: Travel Required. Nights, weekends, and holidays as required to complete assigned duties.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• One year swimming coaching/teaching/playing experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of NCAA rules

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree

• Previous Division I college coaching experience

Essential Duties/Tasks  

• COACHING - At the direction of the head coach, provide instruction, demonstration and teaching the sport's dynamics to student-athletes to ensure the maximum potential of individuals and the team as a whole. Assists in coaching team during scheduled events. Assists with the development and implementation of strategy to obtain maximum level of team and individual performance.

• RECRUITING - Scouts and recruits prospective student-athletes from high schools, junior and community colleges. Makes recommendation to the head coach regarding potential of student-athlete. At the direction of the Head Coach, works with Scholastic Supervisors and Coordinator for Student-Athlete Services to determine each student's academic qualifications and suitability for admission, assists in making application.

• ADMINISTRATION - Performs administrative duties as assigned by Head Coach. These duties may include, but are not limited to: Coordinating and arranging team travel, coordinating and arranging competitive schedule, organizing and scheduling practice sessions, updating and maintaining student-athlete recruiting databases, updating and maintaining files (both hard copy and video) of opponents, developing and distributing scouting reports on opponents, analyzing opponents film and scouting reports, assisting in the requisitioning and purchasing of uniforms and equipment, organizing on-campus visits by prospective student-athletes (both official and unofficial).

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• ACADEMICS - At the direction of the Head Coach, works closely with Scholastic Supervisor to monitor the scholastic progress of each student-athlete. Assists in enforcement of mandatory study programs for freshman and upper classmen having academic difficulties; enforces Athletic Department requirements for class attendance, make-up course work, etc.

• PUBLIC RELATIONS - Participates in media-related activities including newspaper, television, radio interviews and new conferences. Accepts speaking engagements and makes public appearances at schools, Aggie Clubs, banquets and civic organizations.

• COUNSELING - Provides individual counseling to student-athletes as needed on personal problems, team performance, class schedules and the transition to college life. Counsels each student athlete to set individual goals for improvement of performance.

• COMPLIANCE - Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations. Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning student-athletes: Conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality and other areas as deemed appropriate. 

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.