<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Title: Head Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Coach</p> <p>Revised: April 2025</p> <p>Status: Exempt, Full-time, 10 Month Schedule</p> <p>Reports To: Athletic Director</p> <p>Overview: The Head Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Coach is responsible for the overall management of the program including coaching, recruitment and retention of student-athletes, scheduling and budget management, equipment ordering, viable fundraising, public relations and other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Essential Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for creating an overall positive and successful environment for the student-athletes of the men's and women's swimming and diving program. </li><li>Provide oversight and evaluation of the daily progress of the team including strength training, conditioning, and student-athlete academic, personal and athletic development. </li><li>Plan, conduct and evaluate practice activities for men's and women's swimming and diving team members. </li><li>Provide group and individual assistance in a manner that engages the athletes and builds commitment to the program. </li><li>Work collaboratively with other members of the Augustana staff to integrate efforts and create program success. </li><li>Assist other staff members with activities as needed to reach the overall goals of the Augustana athletic department. </li><li>Meet with prospective students and their family members both on campus and at remote locations as possible. </li><li>Provide advice and counsel on the admissions process, the Augustana experience and the integral role of the student-athlete in overall campus life. </li><li>Hire and oversee a full-time assistant coach, part-time coaching assistants and student workers as needed to assist with the program and competition-related activities. </li><li>Provide feedback--both positive and negative--on work products and outcomes. </li><li>Order equipment and supplies and manage operating budget for the program. </li><li>Complete auxiliary assignments including teaching a physical education activity class during the academic year. </li><li>Actively participate in department and college-wide meetings and events, and adapt work as required to meet overall campus goals. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Supervises: Full-time assistant coach, part-time coaching assistant(s) and student workers.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Education: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.</p> <p>Skills & Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Five or more years of previous coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level. </li><li>Previous head coaching experience preferred. </li><li>A demonstrated understanding of the NCAA Division III environment, requirements, and accountability, with previous coaching or playing experience in a similar setting highly preferred. </li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. </li><li>The ability to relate to a diverse group of students, athletes, coaches and campus community members. </li><li>Strong prioritization and organizational skills. </li><li>Must have a thorough understanding of and accountability to NCAA and CCIW rules and regulations. </li><li>Demonstrated strong commitment to the academic and athletic success of the student-athlete. </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met</p> <p>by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.</p> <p>Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Also required is the ability to listen, hear, speak, climb</p> <p>stairs, bend, stoop, and stand for intermittently long periods of time. Exposure to outside weather and</p> <p>extreme temperatures is occasionally required. Long work days, particularly during the recruiting and</p> <p>competition season on a frequent basis.</p> <p>Work Hours & Travel:</p> <p>This position requires travel to away contests during the season and to high school/club events, and other opportunities to meet with prospective students. Extended weekend and evening hours especially during the swimming season are expected. Current valid driver's license required.</p> <p>Special Requirements: As key personnel representing the College, this position requires excellent</p> <p>interpersonal skills, the ability to relate to a diverse population, and the ability and willingness to model the</p> <p>mission and high standard of behavior of Augustana College.</p> <p>Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check and have a valid drivers' license with the</p> <p>ability to be insured by the college.</p> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Pay and Benefits:</p> <p>This position is budgeted to pay between $55,000 to $58,000 annually based upon past working experience. As a full time position, this position is eligible for our complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with a generous company contribution, excellent paid time off/holiday benefits, tuition benefits for employees and their family members, and much more! You can learn more about our benefit programs at our Benefits website.</p> <p>EEO Statement: Augustana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is Augustana College's policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.</p> <p>Note: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of</p> <p>activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and</p> <p>activities are subject to change at any time with or without notice.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.</p> <p>Application deadline: Friday, May 9, 2025</p>