Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach - Part-Time

The Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of operating a successful NCAA Division I womens swimming & diving program at Bowling Green State University. This position assists with and administering parts of daily training operations, student-athlete development, team travel coordination, recruiting efforts, and administrative responsibilities while upholding the mission and values of the University, Department of Athletics, and NCAA.

• Assist in coaching the sport; utilize coaching and teaching methods to develop student athletes skills and teamwork.
• Oversee the programs distance training group, including the design and implementation of daily training sessions, meet warm-up preparation, and race strategy.
• Lead instruction for one of the four competitive strokes during stroke-specific training sessions and technical development practices.
• Play an active role in the programs recruiting efforts, including communication with prospective student-athletes and families, coordinating and participating in on-campus recruiting visits, and assisting with the overall visit experience.
• Coordinate team meal orders and food logistics during team travel.
• Serve as the programs primary liaison to the athletics equipment staff, including apparel and equipment ordering, inventory management, distribution, and organization of aquatic equipment and team gear.
• Partner with the Athletics Communications/Sports Information staff to assist with program publicity, social media content, and promotion of the swimming & diving program.
• Assist in fostering a positive team culture centered on accountability, academic success, competitive excellence, and student-athlete well-being.
• Participate in alumni engagement, community outreach activities, camps, clinics, and other program initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations.

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelors degree

• 1 year collegiate coaching and/or competitive swimming experience

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding and CPR Certification preferred, or must obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Collegiate coaching and/or competitive swimming experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
• Commitment to the academic and athletic development of student-athletes in a Division I environment.

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by June 16, 2026 .

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must befully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire andmaintainwork authorization throughout the employment term.