Applications due 04/23/25
Job Description:
Date posted: April 14, 2025
Location: 16401 NW 37th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33054, USA
SUMMARY
The primary function of the Assistant Coach is to assist the Head Coach in all program operations, including recruiting, retaining and coaching members of the Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Teams. The Assistant Coach is responsible for day-to-day coaching responsibilities and is expected to meet recruiting and retention goals. This position will also assist the Head Coach on the coordination of travel, meet management, equipment management, and fundraising.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other job related duties may be assigned as appropriate by the Head Coach.
- Recruit, retain and graduate successful student-athletes
- Assist in executing recruiting strategies to meet the recruitment and retention goals set by the University
- Collaborate with the Head Coach on ensuring academic performance and personal development of student-athletes is in alignment with institutional and program goals
- Assist the Head Coach with all operations of running a successful swimming and diving program
- Maintain a high level of professionalism on and off the pool deck toward student athletes, other coaches, parents, administrators, and members of the community
- Adhere all St. Thomas, Sun Conference and NAIA rules and regulations
- Attend regular athletic and admission staff meetings
- Assume additional administrative responsibilities within Athletics Department, as assigned by the Director of Athletics
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor’s degree, required
- Valid driver’s license, required
- First Aid and AED certification, required
- Relevant coaching experience at the collegiate level, strongly preferred
- Recruiting experience at the collegiate level, strongly preferred
- ASCA Level 1 or above, preferred
- USA Swimming coaching experience, preferred
- Intercultural competency: ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
- Able to develop and maintain collaborative relationships, engage in creative problem-solving, and extend enlightened hospitality when working with others.
- Must understand and value the Catholic educational experience for students at St. Thomas University, especially personal/leadership development
- Ability to work early mornings, weekdays, weekends, and some evenings
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Possess an outcomes-oriented approach to coaching
- Ability to lift 45 pounds
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; minimum 2 years of coaching experience in a relevant setting.
CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES
First Aid/CPR/AED, USA Swimming, ASCA Level 1 or above
How to Apply
Email resume and cover letter to Caesar Asadi. [email protected]
Application deadline is 04/23/2025
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