Full-Time Head Diving/Assistant Swimming Coach

Rochester, New York, The Nazareth University Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in leading our NCAA Division III program. The Assistant Coach will have a passion for the sport and a commitment to fostering the development of student-athletes both in and out of the pool. Essential Functions:

Recruitment & Retention: Identify and recruit talented student-athletes who embody the university’s values and have the potential to succeed academically and athletically.

Recruiting men’s and women’s diving prospective student-athletes.

Coaching & Development: Assist in planning and conducting team practices, providing individual and group instruction, and developing game strategies.

Game-Day Preparation: Support all aspects of game-day operations, including scouting opponents, preparing game plans, and managing equipment and logistics.

Team Management: Enforce team and school policies, ensuring student-athletes adhere to  NCAA  Division  III , Empire Eight Conference (or applicable conference), and university regulations.

Community Engagement: Participate in fundraising, alumni relations, and community outreach activities to promote the program.

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree

Prior coaching or playing experience at the collegiate level

Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills; proficiency with technology used in recruiting and coaching

Preferred:

Master’s Degree

5+ years of coaching or playing experience at the collegiate level

Advanced knowledge of  NCAA  rules and regulations; experience with video analysis software

35 Hours a week / 10 Months