Assistant Men’s & Women’s Swimming Coach

The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach reports directly to the Head Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach and is responsible for assisting in the organization and administration of the swim program in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University, Horizon League and NCAA.

The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach must have a commitment to developing a competitive NCAA Division I swim program, while maintaining an emphasis on the academic success of the student-athlete. The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach will be expected to assist in administering the program in a manner that promotes the health, safety and welfare of the student-athlete.

Compliance with NCAA rules is of the utmost importance at Northern Kentucky University. As a member of the athletics department staff, it is expected that the Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach will have a full understanding of the NCAA rules that pertain to the position. It is also expected that the Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach will comply with all NCAA rules and if he/she becomes aware, or have reasonable cause to believe, that a violation of a rule has occurred he/she will immediately report it to the Director of Athletics or his/her designee.

• Perform recruiting activities as assigned by the Head Coach, to meet the objectives of the university and team, including the evaluation, contact and ongoing communication with prospective student-athletes and coaches.
• Utilize social media in promotion of the team and in the recruitment of potential student-athletes
• Primary coach of the mid-distance and distance groups.
• Performs planning, organization, and execution for coaching duties as described and assigned by the Head Coach for all meetings, practice sessions, and competitions.
• Assist with the arrangement and supervision of transportation, lodging, and meals for team travel.
• Evaluation of opponents and the development of a game plan for student-athlete instruction in accordance with position/positions assignment as prescribed by the Head Coach.
• Assist in the development of team rules and policies.
• Responsible for supervision, instruction, and direction of student-athletes as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Support, abide, and enforce all academic guidelines and policies of the university, athletics department, and swimming program to ensure academic progress of the student-athlete as directed by the Head Coach.
• Support and work cooperatively with Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, Equipment, Student Development, Life Skills, NCAA Compliance, Media Relations etc. areas in accordance with department policies and procedures.