Assistant Swimming Coach Jobs

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Swimming Coach. This is a full-time (at-will and FLSA exempt) position which includes full University benefits. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and consideration of relevant salary market data. The University of Iowa is a NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 205 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will assist in administration of a Division I intercollegiate Swim Program, recruit as permitted by NCAA rules, conduct on-the-court teaching and coaching, and perform other duties as assigned by the Head Swimming Coach. This position requires frequent travel, work in the evenings, on weekends and holidays, a valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet the University of Iowa Driving Program standards.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. This position will also be eligible for Athletics Specific Staff Privileges and Taxable Benefits. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of Swimming & Diving coaching experience at the intercollegiate, club, or high school level.
• Work constructively and collaboratively in a diverse environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships.
• Working knowledge of and ability to:
• A valid driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.
• Utilize basic office productivity software and online database systems such as Microsoft Office/Office 365 (please specify).
• Work effectively in a highly regulated team environment.
• Demonstrated administrative and/or management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Utilize HUDL.
• Experience in the development of rowing student-athletes from novice to collegiate varsity/high performance.
• Master’s or professional degree preferred.??
• Experience in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies.
• Working knowledge of and ability to:
• Three or more years of Division I Swimming & Diving and/or coaching experience (or international equivalent) highly desired.
• Utilize TeamWorks and/or other NCAA compliance software such as FrontRush or ACS.
• Excellent knowledge of the techniques and strategies of rowing as demonstrated by successful competitive experience at the elite, NCAA Division I (or international equivalent) level.
• Demonstrates extensive proficiency and ability to develop and manage programmatic messaging for the purposes of public relations, marketing and recruitment. Experience in communication strategies that incorporates all media platforms.

Application Process: Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Swimming” Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.

• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected].
• Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
• Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Assistant Coach
• Work Modality Options: On Campus
• Schedule: Full-time
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific

Compensation

• Starting Salary Maximum: 45,000
• Pay Level: 09
• Starting Salary Minimum: 45,000

Contact Information

• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Organization: Athletics
• Contact Name: Tanner Erwin