Assistant Coach Swim & Dive (Part Time)

The Assistant Coach for men’s and women’s swim & dive will work both independently and collaboratively to perform essential duties and responsibilities in all facets of the program, including but not limited to: training, practicing, recruiting, travel logistics, scholar-athlete development, and compliance. As well as all other administrative duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach.

This position also has additional responsibilities within Chapman University Athletics regarding game management. All other duties as assigned.

Serve as the assistant coach to the men’s and women’s swim & dive program (65%)

• The assistant coach is responsible for teaching, coaching and developing skills relative to their sport(s) under the direction of the head coach. Assisting with practice and conditioning student-athletes.

• Assist head coach with “recruiting process” which includes the identification, evaluation, recruitment, and retention of prospective student-athletes working directly with the Admissions Department

• Provide input on daily practice, training and meeting plan to help head coaches implement competitive schedule, coordinate team travel, and maintain compliance with university guidelines (fiscal and academic) and oversee a competitive National Collegiate Athletics Association intercollegiate schedule

• Assist Head Coach with fundraising efforts.

• Responsible for collaborating with university units to foster athletic, academic, emotional, physical, and social growth. Working with financial aid, medical services, academic support, judicial affairs, psychological services, student-athletes services, international programs, and compliance. Mandatory Campus Security Authority and Title IX Mandatory Reporters.

Provides support to assigned athletic teams and/or campus operations (30%)

• Game Management: Serve as primary on site -rep for assigned sports. Assuming responsibilities related to facility and game management, compliance, equipment operations, internal operations and compliance.

• Serving as coordinator and administrator for student-workers, officials welcome, fan management, visitor locker room coordination. Perform other administrative duties as assigned including and participating in university, conference and national level meetings

• Bachelors Degree.

• Current CPR certification.

• Knowledge of NCAA Division III and SCIAC compliance rules, with the ability to interpret and apply all relevant rules and regulations.

• Sensitivity to understand student-athletes challenges and needs.

• Commitment to the academic success of student-athletes and the ability to persuasively articulate the role of athletics in education.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.

• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people of diverse background.

• Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Basic knowledge of recruiting and coaching techniques.

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.