Job Description:
Date posted: May 2, 2024
Location: Whittier, CA, USA
Whittier College is an independent, four-year Liberal Arts College distinguished by its small size (1600 undergraduates) and a nationally recognized liberal arts program. Whittier College has a history of strong and innovative interdisciplinary programs and a diverse student body. The College is ideally situated in the scenic hills eighteen miles east of downtown Los Angeles.
Assistant Coach for Men’s and Women’s Swimming/Aquatics
The Athletics Department at Whittier College is seeking an Assistant Coach. The Assistant Coach will be responsible for the organization and management of an NCAA Division III Swim program in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Athletics Department and the college. Excellent communication skills; exhibit high ethical standards, and the ability to work in a team orientated environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Responsible for coaching and organizing all practices and games, recruiting quality student-athletes, budgeting, scheduling and travel planning, monitoring student-athlete academic progress and commitment to comply with all policies and regulations governing the NCAA. The position will also entail secondary athletic administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Athletics.
This position is considered a Campus Security Authority.
This position is considered a mandated reporter.
Hours: varies
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time
Salary Range: $25.00 per hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
Reports to: Executive Director of Athletics
Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Athletics Department
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with the Head Coach to establish a highly competitive NCAA and SCIAC Swim and Dive program
- Exhibit high ethical standards, and the ability to work in a team orientated environment.
- Coaching and organizing all practices and games.
- Act as Lead Recruiter in the recruiting of quality student-athletes.
- Ability to establish a budget and stay within the said budget.
- Provide scheduling and scheduling conflict resolutions.
- Point in team travel planning and support for experience growth for the team and Student Athletes
- Monitoring student-athlete academic progress
- Asst in Competitive Meet preparation and execution
- Committed to comply with all policies and regulations governing the NCAA.
Essential Functions of the Job:
- Excellent Communication skill
- Ability to teach fundamentals and expertise in the area of Swim events
- Ability to make decisions and in place of the Head Coach if required
Non-essential Functions of the Job:
- None identified at this time.
Position Specifications and Requirements:
Knowledge and Education: Bachelor’s degree is required with a Master’s degree preferred. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years coaching experience
Application Deadline: until the position is filled.
Whittier College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law
How to Apply
The position is based in Whittier, California. To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: [email protected] or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA 90608. AA/EOE.
