Job Information
Ohio University Assistant Women's Swimming Coach in Athens, Ohio
Job Description:
OHIO Athletics is a dynamic team of student-athletes, coaches and administrators with a vision to demonstrate unprecedented excellence in athletics, academics and student-athlete development. Our championship culture provides a foundation for our students to grow as a person, student and athlete.
This position reports to the Head Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach. Responsible to the head coach for providing coaching expertise, assisting with the operations, expertise and leadership of the intercollegiate athletics program; assisting in the effective management and administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes, and other administrative duties.
Primary accountabilities:
Assist in teaching and coaching student-athletes. Assist in planning and implementing a training program designed for student-athletes to develop and acquire the tactical, technical and physical knowledge required to be a competitive Division I intercollegiate level student-athlete.
Assist in conducting a successful recruiting program to identify and procure outstanding student- athletes to attend Ohio University.
Assist with the administration and operations of the Women’s Swimming team including budget management, equipment purchasing, team travel arrangements, academic monitoring, meet entries and team functions.
Ensure the Women’s Swimming program is in compliance with NCAA , Mid-American Conference and Ohio University regulations.
Candidate must display the highest of ethical standards, recruit qualified student-athletes and display a commitment to their academic success. Working knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and procedures and off campus recruiting certification (or the successful achievement within 2 months) is necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of coaching experience is required. A current and valid USA Swimming coaching certification is required at the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree and collegiate experience with a Division I program preferred.
Planning Unit: Intercollegiate Athletics
Department: ICA-Swimming
Campus: Athens
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Trina Jones, hillt@ohio.edu
Employment Type: full-time regular
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience.
Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance, retirement benefits, educational benefits for themselves and qualified dependents, domestic partner benefits, parental leave, adoption benefits, paid time off, and access to professional development programs. More detailed plan information can be found at: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.