Assistant Coach of Swimming & Diving

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Williams College, a Division III institution and member of the New England Small College Athletics Conference (NESCAC), is seeking applicants for an assistant swimming coach for the Women’s and Men’s teams. This position will have a 6-month appointment, working 40 hours per week, with the possibility of renewal, and provides benefits as well as full tuition-remission of graduate school after six months of employment.

Our facility has 8-50 meter lanes with two bulkheads that create 16-25 yard lanes. The ideal candidate will have experience with NCAA rules and regulations, have a keen ability to coach all strokes and distances at a high level, while understanding the rigors of the academic demands at Williams College. In addition, a successful candidate will assist the head coach in developing daily, weekly, and seasonal training plans both in the water and on dryland and will also work to promote an inclusive culture and a positive environment that encourages student-athletes to strive for academic and athletic excellence.

Williams Swimming and Diving is a nationally ranked Women’s and Men’s team and is regarded as one of the best programs in the country. In the past twenty-five years, each team has won twenty-three conference titles and has finished in the top 5 (women) and 10 (men) in the country over the last twenty years.

Williams College Swimming and Diving is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and are especially interested in candidates who share those goals and have relevant experience. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups or who have experience working with a broadly diverse student population to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with duties as needed/assigned
• Share in recruiting efforts for potential student-athletes including, but not limited to, correspondence, talent assessment, and scheduling on-campus visits
• Assist in preparing and planning home meet operations and travel meet plans
• Support coaching staff with team meetings and other administrative duties
• Coaching on deck at daily morning and afternoon practices
• Participate in all team and individual athlete meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and competitive collegiate swimming experience required
• Collegiate Swim Coaching Experience strongly preferred
• Commitment to the student-athlete, passion for the sport, attention to detail, excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to help recruit, teach and coach highly talented scholar-athletes who can succeed in a challenging academic environment
• Cultural competence when working with a diverse student body
• Valid Driver’s License required

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Pay will be $20,000. Job band 3-C. Please visit https://staff-careers.williams.edu/ to apply. All applications will be read by the search committee.

Conditions of Employment

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.