Head Men and Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach

Head Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving Coach

Franklin College, an NCAA Division III institution and member of the Heartland Collegiate
Athletic Conference, invites applications for an Head Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving
Coach position within the Athletic Department. This is a full-time, 12-month exempt position
reporting to the Director of Athletics.

Position Summary
The Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the men's and women's swimming and
diving program, including coaching, recruiting, student-athlete development, program
administration, budgeting, and NCAA compliance. The successful candidate will foster a
positive team culture that emphasizes academic success, sportsmanship, and competitive
excellence.

Essential Responsibilities
The essential functions of this position include instructing athletes on the rules, regulations,
and techniques of the sport; organizing and directing individual and group practices;
assessing swimmer skills, monitoring athletes during practices and competitions, and

Head Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving Coach

Franklin College, an NCAA Division III institution and member of the Heartland Collegiate
Athletic Conference, invites applications for an Head Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving
Coach position within the Athletic Department. This is a full-time, 12-month exempt position
reporting to the Director of Athletics.

Position Summary
The Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the men's and women's swimming and
diving program, including coaching, recruiting, student-athlete development, program
administration, budgeting, and NCAA compliance. The successful candidate will foster a
positive team culture that emphasizes academic success, sportsmanship, and competitive
excellence.

Essential Responsibilities
The essential functions of this position include instructing athletes on the rules, regulations,
and techniques of the sport; organizing and directing individual and group practices;
assessing swimmer skills, monitoring athletes during practices and competitions, and
tracking athletic performance as needed. The position is responsible for managing and
supervising appropriate staffing, including required lifeguards and qualified diving coaches at
all practices and competitions, maintaining current lifeguard certifications for all coaching
staff, and ensuring compliance with all NCAA requirements for coaches and student-athletes
on an annual basis. The coach will uphold all aspects of signed agreements between Franklin
College and Franklin Community Schools; develop and manage an approved budget with the
Director of Athletics, including operational expenses and fundraising activities; and create
and implement recruiting plans that meet or exceed established goals for both the men’s and
women’s programs. Additional responsibilities include maintaining regular and timely
attendance; managing team social media accounts; communicating practice changes, pool
closures, upcoming activities, and competitions to athletes and guardians; enforcing facility
and team rules; maintaining familiarity with facility Emergency Action Plans and responding
appropriately to emergencies; fostering a welcoming environment that supports athlete
retention; submitting accurate time, compliance, and expense reports; completing all
required training and certifications as required by the College, USA Swimming, and
applicable governing bodies; following all College policies and procedures; and performing
other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a
minimum of four years of competitive swimming experience. College-level swimming
experience is preferred but not required. Previous coaching experience at the college, high
school, and/or club level is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate a positive
attitude, initiative, strong organizational skills, and effective written and oral communication

abilities, while promoting a balanced lifestyle and supporting the academic and personal
development of student-athletes.

Compensation package includes an excellent benefits package including: health, life and
disability insurance, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, retirement plan, and full tuition
benefits for employees and their immediate family. Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a
complete application including cover letter, resume and three professional references.

Click the following link to apply for position – Franklin College Staff Application or visit
employment opportunities at www.FranklinCollege.edu.

Contact Human Resources with additional questions.

Franklin College
101 Branigin Blvd.
Franklin, IN 46131
humanresources@FranklinCollege.edu

Franklin College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and to
ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and
qualifications. Consistent with these principles and applicable laws, it is therefore the
College’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender
expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, race, religion,
sex, sexual orientation or veteran status as consistent with the Policy on Prohibited
Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct. No person, on the basis of protected
status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity,
including with respect to employment terms and conditions. Such a policy ensures that only
relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and
performance are applied.

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