Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming (Athletics)

Position Highlights

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The University of Arizona invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming.

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel for competition and recruiting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist all coaches with facilitating the academic and athletic development of every student-athlete.
• Assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes within the guidelines of the Conference and the NCAA.
• Train non-travel team when not on travel status.
• Implement individual development plans (IDP's).
• Coaching student-athletes at all practices and meets.
• Work cooperatively and provide positive energy as a member of the staff.
• Recruit qualified student-athletes.
• Coordinate and advance recruiting, alumni, and community relations.
• Perform video analysis and opponent scouting.
• Work closely with the compliance office to assure the program follows University, Conference and NCAA regulations.
• Coordinate travel and logistics management, including pre-travel booking, coordination with compliance and travel partner, food logistics, travel budget, reconcile receipts and budget.
• Management and oversight of team's social media strategy to increase engagement and visibility.
• Oversee strategic communications coordinator to ensure timely and accurate updates are delivered externally and internally to stakeholders.
• Oversight of office operations.
• Operational and administrative support for camps and clinics.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to academic and athletic success.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead and support value-added projects.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge of NCAA, Conference, and University of Arizona position related rules and compliance.
• Foster a collaborative work environment through respectful and effective communication.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Competitive playing and/or coaching experience at the collegiate, club, or professional level.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level.
• Coaching certifications from relevant governing bodies (e.g., ASCA, USA Swimming) or ability to attain certification within six months of hire.
• Experience with Microsoft Products, social media sites, ARMS, Teamworks, Swimcloud Pro Tools, Google suite, Apple products, Sideline Scout, or tempo trainers.