Job Description:
Date posted: August 16, 2023
Location: 4900 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME, USA
The Colby College Department of Athletics is seeking an assistant men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach beginning as soon as possible. The assistant swimming and diving coach’s responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all duties involved in running a competitive Division III swimming and diving program. Colby College is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where every member of the community feels a sense of respect and belonging.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- On-site coaching in meets and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices
- Prepare film breakdown and analysis, and present analysis to team members
- Plan and prepare for meets
- Contribute to strength and conditioning program, including one-on-one strength and conditioning work with student athletes
- Provide support and encouragement to student athletes, including academic counseling and advising
- Monitor academic progress of athletes
- Recruit and retain talented athletes successfully
- Research academic and athletic credentials
- Build relationships with prospective student athletes and their families through email, phone and one-on-one meetings
- Organize and implement recruit visits
- Understand NCAA rules, compliance, and laws
- Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes
- Serve as an effective role model for college-age students
- Assist with day-to-day operations of the swimming and diving program
- Provide effective communication to head coach
- Collaborate effectively with other Department of Athletics’ team members
- Assist with the coordination of team travel
- Attend and participate in department trainings pertaining to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Position will have a secondary assignment within the department
- Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience
- Previous experience coaching and or/competing at the collegiate level is highly desirable
- Committed to the values of a liberal arts education
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering
- Must be organized, take initiative, and utilize strong time management skills
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Valid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements
- Ability to travel for team practices, competition, and scouting in and out of state
- Strong positive communication and interpersonal skills with all levels
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to excel as a member of a diverse community
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
This position has significant interaction with high school and college student athletes and their families, as well as coaches and administrators.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Operates in/near water, on grass, turf, courts, gymnasium, and training rooms. General open office and campus environment. Position involves both sitting, movement, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds in coaching and training situations. Frequent travel and early morning/evening/weekend work is required.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Successful and satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
How to Apply
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the “Apply” button on the Colby Careers website:
https://colby.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ColbyCareers/details/Associate-Head-Men-s-and-Women-s-Swimming-and-Diving-Coach_R0002516
Please submit a letter of interest including resume and the contact information of three professional references. Materials should be addressed to:
Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving – Search Committee
Office of Human Resources
Colby College
5500 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901-8855
Contact Information
4922 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901
phone: 207-859-4922
