After being out of the public eye for the better part of the past seven years, Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte has found himself back in the news recently. The most recent reason for that is because he announced that he accepted the position of assistant swimming and diving coach at Missouri State University.
He will be making $34.10 an hour in his new job. While that may not sound like much money, SwimSwam reports he will also be employed as a member of the Missouri State Aquatics club team, a USA Swimming program. He will coach once a week, alternating between all seven of their training groups.
Additionally, co-branded Lochte/Missouri State swim clinics and camps will be held in and around Springfield, the home of Missouri State. This will effectively make his role full-time and help supplement his income. Bonuses for athletic achievement are also part of his contract…