Assistant Coach, Women's Swimming at Rice University in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice's culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name - RICE - Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.

Position Summary:

The assistant coach, Women's Swimming and Diving will assist in all facets of daily training and preparation for team competitions. The Incumbent will be responsible for all program operations, managing travel for athletes and coaches/administrators/students, assists the Student Athlete Development staff in managing the student-athlete life skills and players' development, and coordinating special events for the program. S/he will also manage recruiting records in accordance with NCAA regulations for the recruiting of student-athletes, manage booster functions for donors (including dinner meetings, fund raising events, etc.). The incumbent will serve as a representative of the University, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Rice community and with the public.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• One year of related experience
• Must be able to correspond professionally both in writing and orally
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as team schedule requires
• Frequent travel during season
• Must be familiar with MS Office Suite

Skills:

• Demonstrated success in skill instruction and practice / game plan development
• Knowledge of NCAA legislation and participating conference bylaws, and compliance guidelines related to a sports program
• Able to motivate athletes to perform at peak ability
• Demonstrated good sportsmanship and ethical behavior
• Highly organized, good time management, and sound judgment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community
• Demonstrated professional and effective public relations skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a team setting or individual setting
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Adaptable and supportive of a changing work environment
• Creative and forward thinking

Essential Functions:

• Manages in season travel schedule for athletes and a travel party of coaches, administrators, managers, trainers, and students
• Manages recruiting records in accordance with NCAA regulations for recruiting of student-athletes
• Manages all community relations programs
• Provide skill instruction and training program for athletes
• Assist in competition management of home events
• Coordinates the purchase of airline tickets, hotel rooms, local transportation, and meals for the travel party
• Ensures team travel is planned in a manner that complies with Rice fiscal policy, department missed class policy, and NCAA travel policy
• Assists in management and set up and break down of necessary equipment in training sessions
• Assists with on-campus recruiting events
• Coordinates (with development) functions for donors, including dinner meetings, fund raising events, etc
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Preferences:

• Master's degree

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If you have any questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.

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