Position Information

Position Title Graduate Assistant Coach for Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving

FLSA Exempt

Primary Responsibilities

St. Lawrence University is currently seeking applicants for a Graduate Assistant Coach for Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving to begin Fall 2025. This 9-month position (August to May) is targeted toward graduate students seeking a master’s degree. Remuneration includes a very competitive coaching stipend, student health insurance, and eligibility for tuition remission (6 graduate classes per year in the University’s graduate program). St Lawrence offers a Master of Arts in Leadership.

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities include providing instruction; implementing a seasonal plan with the Head Coach; strength and conditioning; scouting and recruiting; coaching the St. Lawrence University swimmers during meets, and administrative tasks as assigned by the Head Coach.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is required. Strong oral and written communication skills are necessary. A valid driver’s license and ability to meet the requirements to drive University vehicles required. Must apply and be accepted in the graduate program at St. Lawrence University.

Preferred Qualifications

Collegiate swimming and/or coaching experience preferred.

Salary $888 biweekly stipend, plus Tuition Remission (6 graduate classes per year in the University’s graduate program)

Status (FT, PT, Seasonal, Temp) FT Seasonal

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST01311

Desired Start Date 08/11/2025

Open Date (to accept applications)

Close Date (date applications will not be considered)

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested and qualified applicants should complete the online application form and upload required documents in the “applicant documents” section of the form.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Rachel Curtiss, Head Coach, at rcurtiss@stlawu.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you hold a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  Applicant Documents

  Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Resume

• Diversity Statement (a brief statement about your approach or ideas for promoting diversity and inclusion)

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

  Optional Documents