Assistant Coach, Women's Swimming

Ithaca, New York, Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of intercollegiate athletics competition, physical and outdoor education, recreational services, and intramural sports, plus wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.

Cornell University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Coach for Women's Swimming. This position will assist the head coach in the planning and operation of the program. You will also assist with practice and competitions as assigned; evaluate performances, recruit extensively, and make recommendations to the head coach regarding all phases of the program. The Assistant Coach will identify, encourage and evaluate application and acceptance of student-athletes at Cornell in accordance with the Ivy League, NCAA and University policies as assigned by the head coach.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required with up to 2 years’ experience or equivalent combination.

This position requires a clean, valid driver's license that has been in effect for at least three years.

Must successfully pass a background check.

Expected to comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules and regulations.

Previous coaching or competing experience at the collegiate level.

Must be highly motivated with an outstanding work ethic and be an aggressive, innovative recruiter. Previous student-athlete recruiting experience preferred.

Must have the ability to work within a collaborative and efficient office environment.

Credentials should reflect proven success or potential in coaching, recruiting and in working with student athletes.

Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Ability to advocate for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds. 

Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.