Assistant Women’s Swimming Coach

EXPIRED

Position Title:

Assistant Women’s Swimming Coach

Appointment Type:

Contract

Position Title:

Assistant Women’s Swimming Coach

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is accepting applications for an Assistant Women’s Swimming Coach. This position will work under the direction of the Head Coach to assist in the daily operations and administrative functions for the Division I women's program with a commitment to adhering to university, Big 12 Conference and NCAA policies.

• Effectively teach, mentor and coach to develop successful and well-rounded student-athletes.
• Assist with planning practice sessions and competitive coaching situations.
• Identify and successfully recruit and retain academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes.
• Help with pre-meet and competition-day operations.
• Assist with coordination of facility needs, practice calendars, competition schedules, and administrative projects.
• Help ensure academic progress and graduation of student-athletes.
• Contribute to and enhance a competitive athletic experience.
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare and academic success of the student-athletes.
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with the students, colleagues, university community, alumni, media and the public.

This position requires strong knowledge of swimming events, an excellent work ethic along with exceptional motivational, teaching/coaching and communication skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Requires the ability to travel extensively including overnight stays for recruiting and competitions.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience coaching or competing in swimming at a highly competitive level (post high school).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in NCAA Division I or Olympic swimming as an athlete and/or coach.

Experience coaching women swimmers.

Demonstrated ability to recruit highly skilled student–athletes, or strong recruiting connections.

Proposed Start Date:

June 24, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Contract

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume
2) Contact information for the 3 work related references

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program.

Original Posting Date:

May 16, 2024

Posting Close Date:

May 22, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14717