Head Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach

The Head Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach oversees the administration and management of the Women’s Swimming and Diving Program. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to the Augustana Athletics philosophy; to provide a student-athlete centered experience committed to distinction in the classroom, excellence in the community, and faithful service to community.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of the NCAA DII Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Program.
• Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of a successful recruitment program of prospective student-athletes.
• In charge of facilitating an atmosphere conducive to the continued academic and athletic success of student-athletes, and for monitoring the academic programs of team members.
• Oversee and plan all team practices and games aimed at developing and preparing the team for successful competition.
• Manage all team related administrative tasks, organizing and administering tournaments or events, and making travel/lodging arrangements.
• Required to fulfill a variety of obligations to the conference and organization to which the sport is a member. This may include attending meetings and serving on committees.
• Advise the Director of Athletics and/or designee on budgetary needs and manage team budget
• Responsible for fundraising to support the program, the athletics department, and university (i.e. camps, clinics).
• Develop and maintain positive alumni and community relations.
• Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with athletics, university staff, students, and all constituencies and stakeholders.
• Support, abide and enforce all academic guidelines and policies of the university, athletics department to insure academic progress of the student-athlete.
• Support and work cooperatively with the Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, NCAA Compliance, Sports Communications etc. areas in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Abide and adhere to all written policies, procedures, and guidelines of Augustana University and the Department of Athletics.
• Represent the institution and the department in a positive and professional manner.
• Successfully pass the NCAA Coaches Curriculum Required Courses.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the position Director of Athletics and/or designee.
• Other duties as assigned to help build the brand and promote Augustana Athletics.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Preference will be given to those with experience specific to coaching men’s and women’s swimming and diving.
• Understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Must be able to work varying hours which may include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous coaching experience in a collegiate level program preferred as an Assistant or Head Coach.
• Minimum three years coaching experience in the sport of men’s and women’s swimming and diving.
• Experience in recruiting academically sound, 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.

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background check.