Associate Head Coach for Swimming

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number

STA00360PO26

Job Family

Athletics Administration

Job Function

Coaching

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo

Posting Number

STA00360PO26

Job Family

Athletics Administration

Job Function

Coaching

USC Market Title

Assistant Coach

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132067

Job Level

M0 - Managerial

Business Title (Internal Title)

Associate Head Coach for Swimming

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

Athletics

Department

ATH Department of Athletics

State Pay Range

Unclassified

USC Market Range

B00

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

• Will work a non-traditional schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the sport.

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Other Professional

About USC

| About University of South Carolina |
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Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

| Advertised Job Summary |
The Associate Head Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach with the management and administration of all activities related to the men’s and women’s swimming program per University and Department objectives and exercising direct supervision of the recruiting, training, and coaching of male and female swimming student-athletes. Will be required to assist in the direction and control of the program in accordance with NCAA, SEC and University rules and regulations. | | Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience |
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

| | Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | | | Preferred Qualifications |
- Division I coaching experience preferred, experience implementing a successful recruiting plan strongly preferred.

| | Knowledge/Skills/Abilities |
- Extensive and technical knowledge of the sport.  - Ability to communicate effectively with recruits, students, parents, staff and members of the fan base and community.

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Job Duties

| Job Duty |
Recruiting – Exercise direct control over all aspects of recruiting for men’s and women’s swimming, including recruiting strategy, monitoring the transfer portal, recruiting scheduling, and working with compliance and academics on recruit admissions. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 30 |

| Job Duty |
Development/Training- Plan and administer effective and creative practice and training strategies. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 35 |

| Job Duty |
Competitive Results – in conjunction with Head Coach, organize and implement individual plans for student-athletes, assist student-athletes with competition preparation and practice, coach during competition, give advice and assist with strategy, scout recruits and opponents as needed. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 35 |

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

| Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No | | Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential |

Posting Detail Information

| Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | | | Job Open Date | 05/20/2026 | | Job Close Date | 07/05/2026 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. 

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 5, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

 Clickhere to learn more about why you should work at USC. | | Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/206661 | | EEO Statement |
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. List of References and Contact Information

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