Job Description:
Date posted: April 15, 2024
Location: Athletic Field House-Pool, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA
FAU Swimming & Diving is looking to hire an assistant coach for their men and women Swim & Dive program.
The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to foster a cooperative work environment. He/she must also possess computer skills, recruiting capabilities, leadership, role modeling, organizational, and interpersonal skills and must be knowledgeable of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.
The Assistant Swim Coach is responsible to assist the Head Coach, for Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving, with the daily operation of the swimming program and the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
The Assistant Coach recruits, retains, supervises, and coaches student-athletes, under the stated philosophy of the Head Coach, FAU Athletics, C-USA, CCSA and NCAA guidelines.
- Reporting to the Head Coach, the responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
· Assist in all aspects of coaching a nationally competitive Division I Swimming program, including thorough knowledge of the sport, coaching strategies and swimmer development.
· Assist in overall program planning and organization.
· Assist in recruitment of student-athletes on national and regional levels.
· Assist with planning for alumni events including fundraising.
· Assist with pool scheduling & equipment management, community service projects, and fundraising.
· Work within the framework of the Department of Athletics administration and coaches.
· Communicate effectively with Head Coach, students, faculty, administration, staff and alumni.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please email Lara Preacco, Ph.D., Head Coach Swimming & Diving – [email protected], the following docs:
– Resume and/or CV
– Coaching Philosophy
– Vision for the FAU Swim Team
– How you will assist the Head Coach
– Strengths & Weaknesses
– Where you see yourself in 3-5 years
Thank you.
Contact Information
Lara Preacco, Ph.D. - Head Coach Swimming & Diving