Job Description

The Swim Team Graduate Assistant will work closely with the Head and Assistant Swim Team Coach to learn and assist in any and all elements of coaching a collegiate swim program. This is a part-time, 20 hours a week, position.

Responsibilities:

• Organizing and planning with the Head Coach/coaching staff
• Working one-on-one with athletes
• Coaching at practices
• Driving to and attending all swim meets
• Working alongside the Head Coach in all tasks as requested
• Organizing team building & Community connection activities
  • Monthly – ideas? (fall festival, Christmas party, Polar Plunge…)
  • Weight room
  • “specialty” group – create and run practices.
  • Home meet preparation: coordinate with assistant coach and Meet Day Manager
  • Manage meet snacks/supplies/inventory.
  • Recruiting process
• Work directly with Study Hall and all academic progress and accountability and support. Monitor progress of all athletes working toward Academic All-Conference status.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Acceptance into a Campbellsville University Graduate Program
• Enrollment in one graduate course each graduate term per year.
• Competitive collegiate swimming experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Interest and ability to work with College Athletes
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date)  
• A current driver’s license is vital to fulfilling the responsibilities of this position.