Job Description:
Date posted: December 12, 2024
Location: Rutherford, NJ, USA
Part-time, regular Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Swimming is responsible for assisting in the coaching and teaching of students, game and practice preparation and execution, compliance with NCAA and conference rules/regulations, assisting with appropriate recruitment of scholar-athletes, and assisting with general team administrative work. Depending on the unique skills of the successful candidate, there may be other duties assigned within the Department. With an expected work schedule of 20 – 25 hours per week
Essential Job Duties
Demonstrate a high level of teaching and coaching competency in sport skill instruction, sport strategy, tactics and rules, physical training and fitness, and student motivation in practice execution. Will work with the head coach but will be able to run practice sessions independently as needed and scheduled.
Demonstrate a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development, and athletic welfare of student-athletes; collaborate with the head coach and certified athletic trainers to support students. Student health and safety are our highest priorities.
Demonstrate appropriate understanding and skills of recruitment activities of scholar-athletes at a highly selective and academically rigorous institution. Above reproach in messaging with families and confidential student data.
General team-focused and student support duties as assigned, including but not limited to team transportation and meals, organizing camps and clinics, taking care of equipment and facilities, and interfacing with alumni.
Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to the rules and expectations of Felician, the NCAA, and the NE10 at all times. This includes excellent sportsmanship, a commitment to being a positive leader and role model at all times, and the desire and ability to be a first-class representative of the Institute at all times.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, including writing, speaking, and listening and teaching pedagogy.
Demonstrate professionalism in work effort, reliability, collegiality, and all interactions. Ability to attend and contribute to department staff meetings and student affairs programs.
Other duties in the department of athletics, physical education and recreation as needed and appropriate, utilizing other skill sets such as strength and conditioning, game management, sports information tasks, physical education instruction, group fitness instruction.
Basic Qualifications
Must be knowledgeable and skilled in all areas of the sport.
Knowledge of NE10 and NCAA rules and regulations.
First Aid and CPR Certification or ability to quickly become certified.
Possess, or have the ability to obtain by the date of hire, a valid New Jersey Driver’s License and maintain it throughout the course of employment.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Each coaching staff member may be required to perform physical tasks such as:
Lifting, carrying, loading sport-specific equipment up to 50 pounds regularly.
Set up and tear down of sports contest support equipment.
Actively demonstrate sport skill to students, including playing the sport as needed.
Some care and maintenance of sport-specific or general athletic facilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of relevant coaching experience.
Collegiate swimming experience.
Organized coaching experience.
Teaching through digital images; creating and using emerging technologies.
Current Lifeguard Certification.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Hiring Range
$8,000.00 – 10,000.00 per year
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply by emailing the contact below:
Christopher Dunn
phone: 201-893-2224
Contact Information
phone: 201-893-2224
