General Responsibility:
In collaboration with the Mary Frances Wagley Head Coach of Swimming and Diving, the assistant coaching responsibilities include assisting in the management of all facets of the Women’s and Men’s Swimming & Diving programs to include but not limited to: recruiting, administration, budget management, alumni stewardship, scheduling of competitions, team travel, weekly practice sessions, advising of students, managing social media accounts and compliance with NCAA and NEWMAC conference rules and regulations. In addition, this position will be responsible for duties assigned under the supervision and direction of the Director of Athletics Communications.
Essential Duties:
Coaching:
Recruiting:
Administration:
Communications:
Other duties as assigned
Supervision Received
Supervision is received from the Mary Frances Wagley Head Coach, Assistant/Associate Director of Athletics and Director of Athletics Communications.
Supervision Exercised
Collaborate on the supervision of part-time Assistant Coach(es).
Annual Review
Annual Review process includes metrics from student-athlete evaluation, self-evaluation and administrator’s evaluation.
Contacts Required to Perform Duties
MIT Athletics Department contacts include Sports Administration, Office of Athletics Communications, Equipment, Facilities, Sports Medicine, and Business Office. MIT contacts include units within the Division of Student Life, Admissions Office, Alumni Office, Treasurer’s Office, Insurance and Legal Affairs, Procurement, Department of Facilities.
Requirements:
2-4 years coaching experience preferably at the college/university level. A bachelor's degree is required: a master’s degree is preferred. Proven experience in recruiting to a highly selective institution desirable. Administrative, interpersonal/communication skills and computer skills are essential. Writing and graphic design experience desirable. Knowledge of Hy-Tek software required. Appropriate certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, and Biohazards are required within 30 days of hire. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a background check.
** To comply with regulations by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the principal duties in job descriptions must be essential to the job. To identify essential functions, focus on the purpose and the result of the duties rather than the manner in which they are performed. The following definition applies: a job function is essential if removal of that function would fundamentally change the job.
MIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.