Job Description:
Date posted: August 1, 2024
Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
The Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach is a full-time, 12-month, position responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operation of the Swimming and Diving Program. The Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach provides effective leadership, recruitment, coaching and monitoring of student-athletes to encourage successful academic and team performance.
In collaboration with the Head Swimming and Diving Coach, the Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach will be charged with assisting the UMBC Swimming and Diving Team, and is expected to identify, evaluate and recruit student-athletes that can be successful athletically, academically and socially in a vision I environment.
Responsibilities:
Specific duties include: player development (practice planning and skill instruction, game management, attention to academics and commitment to community service); recruiting; assisting with administrative responsibilities (scheduling, team travel and balancing the budget); cultivating relationships with alumni; working with Athletics Department staff on fundraising, special events and appearances; and performing other duties as assigned. It is expected that the successful candidate will abide by all written policies and procedures of the Department of Athletics, UMBC, the America East Conference (AEC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree.
- Must have Red Cross certification at time of hire or be certified within six months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three years of coaching experience at the collegiate level.
- Playing experience at the collegiate level preferred.
- Individuals with knowledge or understanding of mid-major universities are highly desired.
Background Screening Statement:
A background check will be required.
Benefits:
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
- 22 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include some benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
How to Apply
https://listings.umbc.edu/cw/en-us/job/494622/assistant-coach-mens-womens-swimming-and-diving
Contact Information
phone: 443-890-3524
