Description

Grinnell College seeks an Assistant Swim and Diving Coach who will work with the Head Coach to develop and maintain a positive student-athlete experience that focuses on student-athlete development, building an inclusive culture, and recruiting, matriculating, and retaining elite prospective student-athletes and contributing positively to the College’s Athletic Department. The coach will help create purpose and value for the College and the Athletic Department missions.

This is a part-time, term position, approx. 975 hours for FY 2024-2025. The wage is $18.00 per hour and is not eligible for benefits.

This role requires some travel and the ability to work nights and weekends.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with specific sub-groups of student-athletes, practice, planning, video/technical review, and analysis.
• Conduct team, group, and individual meetings with students focusing on skill development and team culture building.
• Work with head coaches and the enrollment office to identify, target, recruit, and yield high-level student-athletes, and support a diverse group of academically and athletically talented student-athletes.
• Represent Grinnell College at recruiting events; communicate effectively with prospective student-athletes and their families

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• Less than 6 months of work experience
• Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Able to utilize interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate, motivate, and partner across all campus constituents.
• Plan, organize, and efficiently manage their workload.
• Communicate effectively utilizing various modes of communication.
• Possess an understanding of NCAA Division III and conference rules and regulations.

Special Instructions to Applications: Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment

Professional References

Supplemental Questions:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication 
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other
2. * Are you related to any current faculty or staff member at Grinnell College? If yes, who is it and what is your relationship? (Open Ended Question)

Documents needed to apply:

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application