Assistant Coach - Swimming

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible to assist with the management of a competitive NCAA Division I athletic program; assists with conditioning, practices, recruiting, travel arrangements, and student managers.

Job Duties

• Assists head coach in running team practices; assists in teaching offensive and defensive concepts; oversees drills; provides group and one-on-one instruction; assists in player development; remains informed on student athlete's academic progress.
• Performs recruiting related activities: contacts high school players through written or verbal means of communication; travels to various high schools to scout games; assesses the skills and abilities of potential student athletes; views and assesses high school game films, and provides feedback to head coach.
• Makes travel arrangements for the team and coaching staff for games played at other institutions; schedules departure and arrival times; makes reservations for hotel accommodations; provides information to visiting coaches.
• Oversees the activity of student managers; ensures assigned duties are completed.
• Assists in overseeing the conditioning and weight training program; ensures student athletes' progress and adherence to the activities which comprise the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of a specific sport's concepts/strategies and NCAA rules and regulations

• Knowledge of physical conditioning techniques and weight training

• Knowledge of basic statistics

• Recruiting skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Interpersonal/human relations skills

• Organizational/planning skills

• Leadership and motivational skills

• Ability to assess athletic talent

• Ability to serve as a positive role model

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; supplemented with two (2) years of playing/coaching experience on the high school, collegiate, or professional level.

Function

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.