Men & Women's Swimming & Diving Assistant Coach

Title: Men & Women's Swimming & Diving Assistant Coach

VP Area: President - UMW

Department: Men's-Women's Swimming

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $10,000 stipend (will be pro-rated based on hire date)

(A final salary offer will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, and is not is not negotiable beyond what is advertised.)

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington, an NCAA Division III institution located in historic and vibrant Fredericksburg, VA, is seeking an assistant coach. Graduate tuition remission may be possible after one year of employment. Coaching Assistant duties include, but are not limited to, assisting the head coach with practice and meet preparation and coaching, recruiting, academics, fundraising, and the off-season program.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Knowledge of competitive swimming and diving techniques, training methods, and athlete development principles.
  
• Skill in evaluating athletic talent and assisting with the recruitment of academically and athletically qualified prospective student-athletes.
  
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with student-athletes, coaching staff, recruits, and university personnel.
  
• Ability to work with colleagues as well as student athletes.

Required Experience:

• Experience at the collegiate level, club, YMCA, or high school level as a swimming or diving coach or assistant coach.
  
• Experience as a student assistant or student athlete.

Additional Considerations:

KSAs:

• An expressed interest in collegiate coaching.
  

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a related field or equivalent training and experience.
  

Experience:

• Experience in DIII athletics as a student athlete or coach.
  
• Experience recruiting.
  
• Experience as a NCAA or high school varsity student athlete.
  
• Experience as a varsity swimmer or diver.
  

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION:

• TBD, CPR/AED, First Aid, Lifesaving

Special Instructions

This position is open until filled. Priority first review of applications will be conducted on applications submitted by July 31, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date. After 5 business days, this recruitment may be closed at any time.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.

Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. 

Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.