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Athletics Department Fellow - Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach
Amherst, MA
Job Description
Athletics Department Fellow - Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR4907
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Athletics Department Fellow - Assistant Men's & Women's Swim Coach position. The Athletics Department Fellow - Assistant Men's & Women's Swim Coach is a full-time, fixed-term position, starting at $40,214 per year. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The Athletic Fellow - Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach will report to the Head Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of a highly competitive NCAA Division III Swim program. The position will include responsibilities such as recruiting a diverse set of student-athletes, daily operations, practice planning, coaching, scouting, player development, meet management, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Requires a variable schedule; night, weekend work, and overnight travel to away meets will be required. The Assistant Coach takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Coaching
- Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes' skill and teamwork
- Analyze performance of teams and individuals and provide leadership and instruction
- Assist in pre-season, in-season, and post-season training and practice planning
Recruiting
- Participate in scouting and recruits prospective student-athletes
- Help monitor the progress of prospective student-athletes application process
- Help coordinate and organize potential student-athlete on-campus visits
Program responsibilities
- Compliance with College, NESCAC, and NCAA rules and regulations
- Perform any and all other related duties as assigned or directed by the head coach
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- A valid driver's license and successful credentialing is required in order to operate College vehicles
- Collegiate swimming and/or coaching experience
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- An understanding of the role intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment
- Commitment to or experience working with a diverse community
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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