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Assistant Coach, Women's Artistic Swimming This 6‑month fixed‑term position at Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER) supports the development and success of one of the nation’s top collegiate artistic swimming programs. The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach and collaborates closely with the coaching staff on all facets of team operations, athlete mentorship, and program excellence. Key Responsibilities Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing daily training sessions and practice plans tailored to collegiate‑level artistic swimmers. Mentor and support student‑athletes’ athletic and academic balance, fostering a positive team culture and high‑performance mindset. Contribute to choreography, technique refinement, and routine development for competitive meets. Support recruitment efforts including athlete evaluations, communications, and campus visit coordination. Aid in competition logistics including travel planning, meet preparation, and on‑site coaching support. Collaborate with the coaching staff on athlete development strategies and performance evaluations. Uphold compliance with NCAA regulations and Stanford University athletic policies. Qualifications Demonstrated coaching experience in artistic swimming, preferably at the collegiate or elite level. Strong knowledge of artistic swimming technique, choreography, and competition rules. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to mentor and motivate student‑athletes effectively. Commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive team environment. Prior experience in recruiting and/or athlete development is highly desirable. Understanding of NCAA compliance and academic support systems is a plus. Institutional Information Stanford provides a pay range of $68,640 – $72,000 per annum for this position, with additional benefits detailed at the Cardinal at Work website. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation should contact Stanford University Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed

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