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 or call or Toll Free: . 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 About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution.Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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