Assistant Coach Swimming
Top Benefits
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Head Coach Swimming the assistant coach will assist with the coaching and administrative duties for the Men's and Women’s Swim team, operating under U Sports operating bylaws, university policies and the philosophy and objectives of the varsity program and athletic unit. The assistant coach will work autonomously in the planning and delivery of practices, as well as being the lead coach for the distance swimming program. The assistant Coach will also be responsible for certain administrative tasks, related to the men’s and women’s teams as well as in terms of the management of the pool facility.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development and implementation of policies and new initiatives that support the strategic direction of the unit.
- Work with Head Coach with varsity student athletes on sports specific teams. Liaise with sports leagues and associations as well as clubs provincially, nationally and internationally.
- Help to organize the structure of training camps, clinics and create team building activities for the program. Implement practice plans. Review and monitor team and individual varsity student-athlete technical and strategic development.
- Monitor sports specific seasonal plans, including technical, tactical and the strategic components for the team.
- Participate in the development and implementation of women in sport initiatives.
- In collaboration with other professionals, assist in the development and implementation of fitness programs for varsity student-athletes that include aerobic, anaerobic, speed, power, and agility training.
- Administer fitness and skills tests on an individual and group basis.
- Work with the varsity student-athletes on mental preparation, including stress management, mental rehearsal and visualization techniques.
- Monitor and support the cognitive and emotional development and recovery/regeneration of varsity student-athletes.
- Monitor the academic progress of the varsity student-athletes.
- Implement administrative procedures and processes in support of the team goals and objectives. Compile statistics and produce reports for inclusion in University and external reports.
- Collaborate with the coaching team on the creation of non-conference and practice schedules, budget and team travel schedule.
- Participate in the organization of activities and events including coaching clinics/camps, practices, banquets, and award ceremonies.
- Work with University Advancement on implementing fundraising activities, community outreach and sponsorship programs.
- Attend meetings.
- Supervise support staff and oversee the work of employees, including casuals. Assist employees in their training.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
Undergraduate degree with minimum three (3) years related experience. NCCP level 201 swimming certification, NLS lifeguard certified and Standard First Aid – C certified. Experience working with university and/or professional athletes is an asset. Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Demonstrated ability to build and nurture relationships with varsity student-athletes. Experience interacting with a large team of students in a post-secondary institution or within a sport environment. Demonstrated experience supervising unionized staff. Experience using Workday and MS Office programs. Bilingual English and French an asset. Will be required to work unconventional hours including split shifts and weekends.
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:
- Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
- Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Competitive vacation policy
- Two (2) personal days
- Two (2) floating holidays
- Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
- Paid time off over the December holiday period
- Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
- Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4*.*
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click
here
.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree 5 Years Related Experience /
Annual Salary:
(MPEX Grade 04) $64,770.00 - $80,960.00 - $97,150.00
Job Profile:
MPEX-SAF2S - Sports Coaching - Professional 2 - Assistant Coach
Hours per Week:
33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor:
Head Coach Swimming
Position End Date (If applicable):
2026-08-31
Deadline to Apply:
2025-08-28
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.
Assistant Coach Swimming
Top Benefits
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Head Coach Swimming the assistant coach will assist with the coaching and administrative duties for the Men's and Women’s Swim team, operating under U Sports operating bylaws, university policies and the philosophy and objectives of the varsity program and athletic unit. The assistant coach will work autonomously in the planning and delivery of practices, as well as being the lead coach for the distance swimming program. The assistant Coach will also be responsible for certain administrative tasks, related to the men’s and women’s teams as well as in terms of the management of the pool facility.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development and implementation of policies and new initiatives that support the strategic direction of the unit.
- Work with Head Coach with varsity student athletes on sports specific teams. Liaise with sports leagues and associations as well as clubs provincially, nationally and internationally.
- Help to organize the structure of training camps, clinics and create team building activities for the program. Implement practice plans. Review and monitor team and individual varsity student-athlete technical and strategic development.
- Monitor sports specific seasonal plans, including technical, tactical and the strategic components for the team.
- Participate in the development and implementation of women in sport initiatives.
- In collaboration with other professionals, assist in the development and implementation of fitness programs for varsity student-athletes that include aerobic, anaerobic, speed, power, and agility training.
- Administer fitness and skills tests on an individual and group basis.
- Work with the varsity student-athletes on mental preparation, including stress management, mental rehearsal and visualization techniques.
- Monitor and support the cognitive and emotional development and recovery/regeneration of varsity student-athletes.
- Monitor the academic progress of the varsity student-athletes.
- Implement administrative procedures and processes in support of the team goals and objectives. Compile statistics and produce reports for inclusion in University and external reports.
- Collaborate with the coaching team on the creation of non-conference and practice schedules, budget and team travel schedule.
- Participate in the organization of activities and events including coaching clinics/camps, practices, banquets, and award ceremonies.
- Work with University Advancement on implementing fundraising activities, community outreach and sponsorship programs.
- Attend meetings.
- Supervise support staff and oversee the work of employees, including casuals. Assist employees in their training.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
Undergraduate degree with minimum three (3) years related experience. NCCP level 201 swimming certification, NLS lifeguard certified and Standard First Aid – C certified. Experience working with university and/or professional athletes is an asset. Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Demonstrated ability to build and nurture relationships with varsity student-athletes. Experience interacting with a large team of students in a post-secondary institution or within a sport environment. Demonstrated experience supervising unionized staff. Experience using Workday and MS Office programs. Bilingual English and French an asset. Will be required to work unconventional hours including split shifts and weekends.
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:
- Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
- Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Competitive vacation policy
- Two (2) personal days
- Two (2) floating holidays
- Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
- Paid time off over the December holiday period
- Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
- Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4*.*
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click
here
.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree 5 Years Related Experience /
Annual Salary:
(MPEX Grade 04) $64,770.00 - $80,960.00 - $97,150.00
Job Profile:
MPEX-SAF2S - Sports Coaching - Professional 2 - Assistant Coach
Hours per Week:
33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor:
Head Coach Swimming
Position End Date (If applicable):
2026-08-31
Deadline to Apply:
2025-08-28
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.