Marist University·Poughkeepsie, New York
The Assistant Coach supports the swimming and diving program by recruiting elite student-athletes and providing coaching instruction. They also manage administrative tasks, including budget reconciliation, social media presence, and team travel coordination.
Position Title: Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving
$62,400.00 - $66,410.31
The Athletics Department at Marist University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position as Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving, reporting to the Director and Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving. This position will support all aspects of the Marist Swimming program, including recruiting qualified student-athletes, coaching and instruction of student-athletes, monitoring and supporting academic progress and progression toward a degree, and alumni and donor engagement. This position typically identifies and recruits academically and athletically elite student-athletes, partners with the head coach to build a cohesive team culture, partners in scouting and producing videos to prepare the team for competition and develops and maintains effective relationships and communication with students, colleagues, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, members of the media and the general public. This position will also participate in budget management, financial reconciliation, team fundraising, may assist in game day management, and may coordinate summer camps and clinics, including paperwork, customer service, and financial reconciliation.
Assist in evaluating and recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes for the men’s and women’s swimming programs.
Assist in student-athlete recruitment, individual and team coaching instruction, daily administrative processes, compliance oversight, and academic/social development, among others.
Assist in team coaching, preparing the team for competition, and individual student-athlete development. Assist in monitoring academic, social, and personal development of men’s and women’s swimming student-athletes.
Maintain knowledge and remain current regarding all appropriate NCAA, The Metro Conference, Department of Athletics and Recreation, and the University’s compliance issues, policies, and procedures.
Responsible for creating content and maintaining a strong presence on social media.
Assist in the coordination of team and individual travel for the purpose of team competition and student-athlete recruitment, including traveling with the team to away competitions.
Assist in promoting and developing the program by creating and maintaining effective relationships with alumni, donors, and community members. Participate in events as a representative of the department and men’s and women’s swimming programs.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Director of Athletics. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning additional responsibilities that are logically related to the position.
• Master's degree
Required Application Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References
*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.
A conference leader in athletic and academic success, the Marist University Department of Athletics sponsors 23 Division I sports that compete in the Metro Conference and the Pioneer Football League (PFL – Football Championship Subdivision). In its history, Marist is the Metro all-time leader in conference championships and overall Commissioner’s Cups, an award that celebrates overall excellence and athletic achievement. The Red Foxes have led the conference in Metro Academic Honor Roll for 17 straight seasons.
Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction.
With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community.
Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions.
Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S.
News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others.
To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about [https://www.marist.edu/about]
Classification: Administrative (Exempt)
Months per Year: 12
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Evenings, Weekends, Occasional Holidays
37.5
Number of Position Openings: 1
Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.
Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.
Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess 3-5 years of relevant work experience. A valid driver's license and knowledge of NCAA compliance policies are also required.
Market context
Assistant coach roles in men’s and women’s swimming and diving in New York often draw interest from candidates with collegiate coaching experience and NCAA familiarity. These positions can be competitive because teams typically look for a bachelor’s degree, several years of relevant experience, and a valid driver’s license, along with comfort supporting compliance and day-to-day program operations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any sport-specific duties or scheduling details.