Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming

Position Title:

Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming

Position Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Categories:

Staff Exempt

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

Posting Job Summary

Bucknell University is currently looking for our next Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach. In this role you will coach skills, techniques, and strategies for maximum athletic performance. In addition, you will analyze player performance to determine an improvement plan for the group and individual athletes. Assists the head coach in all aspects of operating a successful swimming program.

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to the Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach

Work Setting/Schedule:

• Primarily on-campus

• Must be able to travel with the team for competitions as necessary

• Requires night and weekend availability 

What You Will Do:

• Assists with student-athlete training, including developing and implementing competitive performance strategies and practices.

• Motivates and encourages players to work hard, analyzes their performance, and implements improvements.

• Provides academic guidance and support to players.

• Schedules practices, informs players of the schedule, submits applications for competitions, and collects statistics on player performance.

• Ensures that players, equipment, and facilities are well-prepared and organized.

• Scouts new recruits and collaborates with the head coach to guide prospective student-athletes.

• Assists in making travel arrangements and travels with the team to competitions.

• The job description’s listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
   

What You Will Bring:

Required: 

• Bachelor's Degree

• 2 years of experience coaching or competing in swimming

Preferred, But Not Required

• Master’s Degree

• 4 years of experience coaching or competing in swimming
   

Physical Requirements

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day

Job Exempt:

Yes

Salary Range:

44,600.00-55,750.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. 

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card 

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email [email protected].