Position Summary:

Reports to the Head Swimming and Diving Coach and assists in all aspects of the program, including and not limited to, coaching, recruiting, camps and swim lessons.

Salary & Benefits:

$47,000-$50,000, commensurate with experience and opportunities to supplement income with camps, lessons and teaching

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Primary Duties:

• Assist Head Coach with all aspects of the program

• Assist in practice planning and meet strategy

• Serve as Recruiting Coordinator

• Serve as Assistant Camp and Swim Lesson Director

• Assist with travel planning/coordination

• Coordinate apparel and equipment purchases

• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Strong commitment to academic achievement

• Strong knowledge of NCAA rules

• Commitment, knowledge and experience with the recruiting process

• Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills

• This position requires driving a company/university vehicle, a valid driver’s license is a requirement and a MVR need to be conducted upon hire

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Collegiate level play and/or coaching experience

• Strength and conditioning background for dryland practices

Working Conditions:

Must be willing and able to work summers, nights and weekends.

How to Apply:

Attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact the Athletics department.  If you need technical assistance, please call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Application Deadline:

Application review begins September 4. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.