Assistant Swim Coach-Part Time

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

Posted Date: Apr 24, 2026

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
Not Provided
Years of Experience
1+ Years
Work Type
Part-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

Dordt University
Dordt Athletics, Athletics Wikipedia Page

Conference

GPAC (NAIA)

About the Job

Job Description

Assistant Swim Coach-Part Time

Sioux Center, IA, United States

Job Description

DORDT UNIVERSITY

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Assistant Swim Coach - Part-Time

DEPARTMENT:** ** Athletic Department

REPORTS TO: Head Swim Coach

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Assistant Swim Coach-Part Time

Sioux Center, IA, United States

Job Description

DORDT UNIVERSITY

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Assistant Swim Coach - Part-Time

DEPARTMENT:** ** Athletic Department

REPORTS TO: Head Swim Coach

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The purpose of this position is to assist the head coach in the development and growth of the swim program at Dordt which will support the mission of the university, as well as bring a knowledge and passion of swimming to students, with a commitment to excellence and bringing glory to God.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the head coach with planning and conducting swim practice and dryland training.
Provide technical instruction in stroke development, starts, and turns.
Support meet preparation, race strategy, and competition management.
Identify and communicate with prospective student-athletes.
Assist with recruiting visits and roster management.
Help with the coordination of team travel, meet logistics, and home meet operations.
Support student-athlete academic progress and personal development.
Assist with equipment, scheduling, and program administration.
Promote a positive, disciplined, and team-first culture.
Ensure compliance with institutional and governing body policies (NAIA)
Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Athletic Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

A clear understanding and commitment to the Reformed perspective and mission of Dordt University and ability to clearly articulate and communicate the mission effectively.
Ability to express an active Christian commitment, which shall include identification with a local organized church that holds to beliefs that are consistent with the mission of the university.
Prospective members of the Dordt University community are expected to agree with its sexuality, gender identity, and sexual conduct policy which can be found on the DU website (contact the HR Office if you need additional information).
Understanding and commitment to the mission of Dordt University.
Bachelor’s degree is preferred, along with 1-3 years of related experience.
Knowledge of and ability to teach swimming skills and fundamentals.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with student athletes, athletic officials and all University’s constituents
Effective verbal and written communications skills
Ability to organize and prioritize work.