Applications due 06/15/25
Job Description:
Date posted: May 15, 2025
Location: Sioux Falls, SD, USA
About Augustana University:
Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a metro area of over 265,000 people. Augustana University has, for more than 150 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Guided by Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030, the comprehensive strategic plan for Augustana University, Augustana Athletics’ vision for the foreseeable future is twofold: 1. Build a nationally competitive men’s hockey program that competes at the Division I level 2. Win the Division II Learfield Director’s Cup celebrating broad based excellence.
With the addition of the $70 million Midco Arena, Augustana Athletics is launched the first collegiate hockey program in South Dakota in 2023 and is also the first athletics program to compete at Division I that calls Sioux Falls home. Currently with 21 NCAA Division II sports programs, Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom, in competition and in the community, highlighted by three team national championships since 2016. Viking Athletics finished #7 nationally in the Division II Learfield Director’s Cup in 2021-22 and also won the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) All Sports Award.
Assistant Coach – Men’s & Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach
Augustana University invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach – Men’s & Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach. This position provides administrative, instructional, academic and recruiting support services under the direction and supervision of the head coach. This is a 12-month position within our Athletic Department responsible for assisting with cultivating a positive training environment that encourages team building, accountability, discipline, work ethic, and mentally and physically healthy student-athletes. Responsibilities also include assisting the head coach in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the sport program as well as possible additional responsibilities as assigned within the athletic department. Additionally, the position is responsible to the head coach for assisting and directing the management of the team. Specific responsibilities include but not limited to: coaching, coordinating the players on the defense/offense, as well as recruitment of student athletes to the swimming and diving program.
Every effort has been made to make the job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the head coach in planning and conducting swim and dive practices, meet preparation, and daily team operations.
- Contribute to the development of training plans for swimmers and divers, ensuring alignment with individual and team goals.
- Analyze performance data and video to evaluate technique and implement improvements.
- Lead recruiting efforts by identifying, evaluating, and maintaining communication with prospective student-athletes and coaches.
- Support student-athletes in balancing academic and athletic commitments; monitor academic progress and collaborate with academic services.
- Coordinate team logistics, including travel arrangements, scheduling, and equipment management.
- Work with athletic department units such as Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, and NCAA Compliance to support student-athlete welfare.
- Teach courses as assigned, following university and departmental academic standards.
- Promote a positive and inclusive team culture that supports student-athlete well-being and development.
- Maintain compliance with all NCAA, conference, university, and athletic department regulations and policies.
- Assist in organizing team camps, clinics, and fundraising events to support program development.
- Represent the swimming and diving program in departmental meetings and on university committees as assigned.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the head coach to support the success of the NCAA Division II swimming & diving program.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Previous sport specific coaching experience necessary.
- Understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Coached high school or collegiate swimming and diving.
- Has participated in a high school or collegiate swimming and diving program.
- Experience in recruiting qualified student-athletes.
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants are asked to complete the below application materials. These application materials should be submitted in one document to our career center. If assistance is needed during the application process, please contact [email protected].
- Letter of interest
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Contact information for at least three references
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.
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How to Apply
Apply Online: https://www.click2apply.net/BRoByWTAJYVdYTZQnSmaO5
