Assistant Swim and Dive Coach at College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University, Order of Saint Benedict, MN
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University, Order of Saint Benedict, MN · Collegeville, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Collegeville
About the Department
The Athletics Department at Saint John's University invites applications for a temporary position of Assistant Swim and Dive Coach.
The Assistant Swim and Dive Coach works under the direction of the Head Coach to support the SJU Swim and Dive Team. This temporary position assists in creating a season plan, executing practices, recruiting prospective student-athletes, and helping manage the overall swim and dive program. The primary responsibility is working directly with athletes during daily practices and supporting the head coach during swim and dive meets.
Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.
The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.Position Duties
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with coaching and athlete development for the swim and dive program
- Collaborate with the head coach to plan practices, teach technique, advance individual skills, and support strength and conditioning efforts.
- Identify and assess prospective student-athletes and build relationships through the recruiting process established by the head coach.
- Provide academic support and personal mentoring through individual and team meetings.
- Support the head coach in developing a competitive schedule and coordinating logistics for team and recruiting travel.
- Attend meets and assist with all responsibilities related to meet-day operations.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Prior experience coaching competitive collegiate swimming.
- Strong understanding of swim technique and training methods.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, motivate, and support college-aged student-athletes.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- Knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and policies.
- Valid driver’s license required; candidate must pass a driver’s license check and complete a defensive driving course upon hire.
- Ability to complete all required safety training at the time of hire.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The role requires mobility across campus facilities and competition venues.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including leading players through training sessions, demonstrating techniques and skills
- Must be capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs.
Other Qualifications
If you require an accommodation to participate in The College of Saint Benedict hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5500 or [email protected].
It is the policy of SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Saint John’s also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.
The College of Saint Benedict is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
