Position Details
Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.
Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the “Fighting Sycamores,” fields 15
NCAA
Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.
Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and applicable apprenticeships.
Position Details
Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.
Apply NowOur beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the “Fighting Sycamores,” fields 15
NCAA
Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.
Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and applicable apprenticeships.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, you may contact us at isu-humanresources@indstate.edu
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Assistant or Associate Head Coach, Women's Swimming & Diving
Athletics-Women's Swimming and Diving
Varies based on team practice, meet, and recruiting schedules.
24-00193
07/08/2024
06/26/2024
Yes
Staff-Exempt Professional
Staff - Full-Time
0
Commensurate with Experience
Life Insurance
: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage
: The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
TIAA
Retirement Contributions
: Contributions begin based upon the first day of employment at a contribution rate of ten (10) percent of base appointment salary paid in full by
ISU
. The contributions are vested immediately. There are 40 investment options from which to choose.
TIAA
Auto Enroll
: New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.
Long Term Disability Coverage
: Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University. This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability. Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to
ISU
employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years.
Fee Waiver Program
: For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived. Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at
ISU
may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters.
Sick Leave
: Accrues at a rate of 12 days per fiscal year with unlimited accumulation.
Vacation
: Coaches, see Athletic Director for more details.
Optional Benefits
Voluntary Life Insurance
: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
Voluntary Vision Plan
: May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.
Plays an integral role in all aspects of the Indiana State University women’s swimming and diving program, including but not limited to season planning, recruiting, travel preparation and logistics, ordering of apparel and equipment, budget management, and coaching. Takes lead role within aspects of the program, as assigned by Head Coach.
Assistant Coach
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Two years of coaching club/high school swimming/diving
Associate Head Coach
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Minimum 4 years collegiate coaching experience at
NCAA
DI or
DII
level.
NA
Has authority or responsibility for the supervision of student workers or graduate assistants only.
Other Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
All employees and staff of
ISU
are bound by all
NCAA
, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of
ISU
employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the
ISU
Athletic Department.
No
ISU
employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the
NCAA
or an
ISU
investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an
NCAA
regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the
NCAA
and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with
ISU
.
No
Job Duties
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
Designs and oversees training for a specified training group of 10-15 student-athletes. Responsible for season planning, implementing training schedule, practice writing, and coaching of each training session for that group. Meets individually with student-athletes within training group as needed about athletic performance, as well as academic and personal matters.
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| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
Plans and coordinates team travel logistics, lodging, and meals for all trips.
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| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
Orders and manages team equipment and apparel each year. Tracks expenses and works with administration in order to best manage available budget and utilize discounts, value-in-kind, and agreements with brand/business partners.
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| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
Assists with recruiting: Phone calls, travel preparation, NCAA paperwork and compliance, recruiting weekends. Recommends individuals for swimming & Diving scholarships.
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| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
Participates in the collection and analysis of tactical and statistical dates of opponents/teams.
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| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
Assists in designing meet plans and strategies.
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| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
Works with swim meet software. Hy-Tek and Meet Manager.
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| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
Rules Compliance is a central element in personnel matters for employees within the Department of Athletics and for those employees outside the Department of Athletics who are involved in NCAA rules compliance activities. These individuals must comply with all NCAA rules on compliance and will be evaluated on that basis.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/ Letter of Application 3. References Optional Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree?
* Do you possess 2 or more years of relevant experience work experience?
Indiana State University record compared to the conference
School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|
Missouri State University | 1 of 10 | — | 1000 |
Indiana State University | 2 of 10 | — | 989 |
Illinois State University | 3 of 10 | — | 998 |
University of Northern Iowa | 4 of 10 | — | 998 |
Southern Illinois University | 5 of 10 | — | 982 |
University of Illinois at Chicago | 7 of 10 | — | 988 |
University of Evansville | 8 of 10 | — | 992 |
Valparaiso University | 10 of 10 | — | 1000 |
Indiana State University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025-2026 |
Josh Christensen |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Josh Christensen |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Josh Christensen |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Josh Christensen |
– | – | |
2021-2022 |
Josh Christensen |
– | – | |
2020-2021 |
Josh Christensen |
– | – |
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