Assistant Coach, Swimming and Diving

Job Posting Location:

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Description:

ABOUT POMONA AND PITZER COLLEGE: Pomona College, established in 1887, is the founding college of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate institutions and two graduate institutions in Claremont, CA, on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County. Pomona College has a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum spanning the arts, humanities, social sciences, math and sciences, emphasizing critical thinking and high-impact practices. Pitzer College, established in 1963, was founded as an innovative liberal arts institution, initially specializing in social and behavioral sciences, but has since expanded to other fields. Pitzer’s academic programs emphasize social justice, intercultural understanding, and environmental sensitivity. The 21 varsity Pomona-Pitzer Athletic teams comprise of students from both colleges and compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) and the NCAA Division III. The Colleges have a combined enrollment of 2,600 students.

JOB PURPOSE: The assistant coach will assist the head coach and associate head coach in all aspects of a highly competitive, NCAA Division III sports program.  The assistant coach will be responsible for coaching, recruiting, and a variety of operational duties as assigned by the head and associate head coach.  The position will also assist the director of aquatics for Pomona’s pools during the academic year and the summer.

POSITION SUMMARY: Working directly with the Head Coach of Swimming & Diving, the Assistant Coach performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Assistant Coach:

• Assist with pre-season, in-season, and post-season training and planning.

• Analyze performance of teams and individuals.

• Provide leadership and instruction.

• Evaluate opponents and develop competition strategies.

• Coordinate the year-long recruiting efforts.

• Organize and facilitate prospective student-athlete visits.

• Assist with NCAA and SCIAC compliance.

• Schedule and manage travel logistics for the collegiate swim & dive season.

• Assist with program budget.

• Assist with alumni and parent relations.

• Assist Head Coach and Associate Head Coach with other related work as needed.

Aquatics & Departmental Duties Coordinator

• Assist Aquatics Director with daily operation of Haldeman & Pendleton pool facilities.

• Assist with supervising the lifeguard staff during the academic year and in the summer (hire, train & schedule).

• Attend monthly department meetings. Attend quarterly assistant coach meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred.

• Licenses/Certificates: A valid driver’s license is required. Candidates must also have an acceptable driving record.

REQUIRED HOURS: This is a temporary, full-time, hourly, benefits-eligible position. The individual must be available for extensive weekend and evening hours during the season, and travel will be required. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the College or division.

ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS: This is a temporary, full-time, non-exempt position. The hourly rate for this position is $25.81. The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include, but not be limited to: education, training, relevant prior experience, and performance in prior roles. All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship. As a California employer, Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position.  The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others.  It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.  When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.