Assistant Men's and Women's Swimming Coach

Position Information

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Penn West Clarion is an NCAA Division II member which competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). Clarion invites applications for the position of Assistant Men’s & Women’s Swimming Coach.

The Assistant Coach is responsible for recruitment of prospective student-athletes, academic success of student-athletes, organizing camps and clinics in support of Clarion Athletics, fundraising, adherence to NCAA rules and regulations, and general administrative duties. The Assistant Coach will be evaluated based on the competitiveness of the program, overall student-athlete development by way of meaningful educational experience for student-athletes, and for establishing a sport culture in which he/she is viewed by the student-athletes as a mentor, education and role model. In addition, the Assistant Coach will be responsible for supporting the philosophy, goals, and mission of the University and its Intercollegiate Athletics program as well as adherence to the Departmental, University, Conference and NCAA policies and procedures.

Demonstrated ability in skill instruction.
Prior experience in recruiting.
Demonstrated ability to fundraise.
Proven commitment to academic success of student-athletes.
Understanding of NCAA rules compliance.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Two or more years of coaching experience at the collegiate level.
Earned Bachelor’s degree.

PennWest University’s Office of Community, Opportunity, Responsibility, and Engagement (CORE) provides strategic leadership in fostering a campus environment grounded in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff. Through comprehensive programs and collaborative partnerships, CORE advances student success, cultivates academic and leadership development, and strengthens community engagement in alignment with the university’s mission.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, ADA Coordinator, asalsgiver@pennwest.edu; 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, 423 Becht Hall Clarion Campus 16214-1232; email asalsgiver@pennwest.edu or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.