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Posted: 06-Feb-25

Location: Frederick, Maryland

Type: Contract

Salary: $3,000 annual stipend*

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Swimming & Diving

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Salary Details:

The compensation for Athletic Graduate Assistants consists of a $3,000 annual stipend, a tuition waiver for up to 18 credits per year, campus housing, and a meal plan. This temporary position is not benefits-eligible except for paid Maryland sick leave. Learn more about Hood College.

Required Education:

4 Year Degree Description Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics, the Graduate Assistant, Swimming, will assist the head coach in recruiting qualified student-athletes to the program, instruct and develop the student-athlete in the sport of swimming, meet preparation, and community involvement. Instruction should include, but not be limited to stroke technique, race strategies, and the planning and execution of regular practices, training camps, and taper practices. ?

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Coaching, Instruction, and Team Administration (60%)

Assist the head coach to organize and conduct practices during the traditional season (as defined by the National Collegiate Athletic Association) for the sport. Non-traditional (or out-of-season) season practices may be required;? Assist the head coach to serve as the representative of the department and the College during team travel for in- and out-of-season competition;? Participate in uniform and equipment purchase process;? Help plan and coordinate team travel;? Help develop and implement fund-raising strategies;? Assist the head coach to complete in-and off-season scheduling for the program;? Work within NCAA guidelines regarding the start of the season, dates of competition, and end of the season;? Be able to represent the Department of Athletics at all on-campus Admissions Open Houses and/or other predetermined events;? Other duties as assigned by the head coach.?

Recruiting (30%)

Assist the head coach in developing a recruiting strategy to achieve recruiting goals as pre-approved by the Director of Athletics;? Work with the head coach and Office of Admission to recruit qualified prospective student-athletes, both incoming freshmen and transfers to Hood College;? Must be able to recruit during the summer;? Must be able to work weekends & travel.?

Site Management (10%)

Represent the Department of Athletics at selected home athletic events.?

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Proven integrity, leadership, and a thorough knowledge of swimming are required.?  Candidates should possess a strong commitment and ability to motivate, teach, counsel, and recruit academically qualified student-athletes.?  Must have a valid driver’s license.?  Current CPR/Lifeguard certification preferred.? 

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About Hood College Athletics Founded in 1893 in Frederick, Maryland, Hood College is a coeducational, independent, liberal arts college. Degrees Offered Hood offers 28 bachelor’s degrees, 25 concentrations, 47 minors, and pre-professional preparation in medicine, veterinary science, dentistry and law. Hood’s Graduate School serves the needs of Frederick and surrounding regions with 19 master’s degrees, two doctorates and 10 graduate certificate programs. The graduate programs provide leading-edge content in business, STEM, the humanities and education. Our Location Hood is located in a fantastic college town; students are within walking distance of shops, galleries and restaurants and a vibrant downtown. Our proximity to Washington, D.C., Baltimore and the I-270 technology corridor provides students countless internship and research opportunities. The Blazers compete as a member of NCAA Division III and hold membership in the Middle Atlantic Conference. Connections working at Hood College Athletics More Jobs from This Employer https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/21047193/graduate-assistant-swimming Return to Search Results