Virginia Wesleyan University·Virginia Beach, Virginia
Assist the Head Coach in managing all aspects of the Men's and Women's Swimming program, including coaching practices and competitions. Handle administrative duties such as recruitment, travel organization, and monitoring student-athlete academic progress.
Batten University, a NCAA Division III institution and a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, is accepting applications for a Graduate Assistant for Men’s and Women's Swimming. Batten University is located in Virginia Beach, VA, and sponsors 24 varsity sports teams, supporting almost 500 student-athletes.
The position reports to the Head Men's and Women's Swimming Coach. The individual will assist with all aspects of the Men's and Women's Swimming program including recruitment of quality student-athletes, scheduling, managing and coaching competitions/meets, planning, as well as conducting practices. This individual will also be organizing team travel, monitoring student-athletes’ academic progress, equipment maintenance, fundraising and other administrative duties assigned by the Head Coach. Additionally, a thorough understanding of and accountability to NCAA, Old Dominion Athletic Conference and institutional rules and regulations is necessary.
Review of applications will begin immediately.
This is a graduate assistant position.
A Bachelor’s degree is required.
Tuition remission for graduate programs is included as well as a stipend.
Preference will be given to applicants with collegiate coaching experience and/or experience as a collegiate student-athlete in swimming.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the college’s auto insurance carrier.
A Bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license are required. Preference is given to candidates with collegiate coaching experience or those who were collegiate student-athletes in swimming.
Market context
In Virginia, graduate intern-swimming roles often draw candidates with strong aquatic backgrounds, so demand can be steady where college and community programs need coaching support. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer collegiate coaching experience or former collegiate student-athletes, and the role requires a bachelor’s degree plus a valid driver’s license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight swimming experience, leadership, and availability.
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