Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 139 NCAA championship titles and a legacy of sustained excellence, including multiple Women’s Capital One Cup victories, and have brought home the Learfield Director’s Cup 26 times. We support nearly 900 student-athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and also support the university’s physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar-athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit. Our actions and staff are guided by the core tenets of the Athletics Department culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar-Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage and Work Cohesively.
The Assistant Coach, Men’s Swimming, will assist the John Goldman’s Director of Men’s Swimming, with recruiting, coaching, and developing a championship-caliber team. The Assistant Coach is responsible for operating within the rules of the Atlantic Coast Conference and NCAA, as well as all institutional policies. This position is a fixed-term role based on the Stanford main campus.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- On Deck Coaching: In conjunction with the head coach, planning, writing, and overseeing a seasonal plan. Coaching multiple groups on deck.
- Recruiting: Identifying prospective student-athletes through websites and club visits; communicating with PSA’s during allowable periods; updating Compliance and Recruiting platform; setting up home visits and official visits.
- Team Management: In conjunction with head coach, meeting with student-athletes and team to better understand and impact culture.
- Compliance: In conjunction with head coach, timely input CARA hours. Attend all coach education meetings, promote a culture of compliance, etc.
- Logistics: In conjunction with head coach, identify flights, hotels, restaurants for team travel trips.
- Staff: Cohesively work with Diving Coach as well as Women’s Coaching staff to promote an environment of Aquatics excellence.
- Participate in alumni relations, fundraising activities, and other program communication and relationship management as appropriate.
- Assist with summer camps and clinics.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant coaching experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
- Strong ability to collaborate and balance competing needs and priorities
- A strong attention to detail and work ethic
- Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
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