Assistant Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving Coach & Assistant Aquatics Director

WAGE: $26,000-$27,500

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach

• Serve as an assistant coach for the men's and women's swimming and diving programs with coaching responsibilities assigned by the head coach;
• Attend and actively participate in practices, competitions, meetings, recruiting activities, planning sessions, and other essential program functions;
• Assist in the administration and management of the men's and women's swimming and diving programs as assigned by the head coach;
• Actively recruit, evaluate, and retain student-athletes who are academically, athletically, and socially aligned with the mission and standards of Luther College;
• Assist in achieving roster management, recruitment, retention, and competitive success goals established by the head coach and athletics department;
• Foster the academic success, personal development, leadership growth, and well-being of student-athletes;
• Support a positive team culture that promotes sportsmanship, accountability, respect, and competitive excellence;
• Assist with team travel, meet operations, equipment organization, and other operational aspects of the program;
• Demonstrate professionalism and engagement in professional development activities, including remaining current with coaching techniques, recruiting strategies, sport-specific trends, and NCAA Division III best practices;
• Adhere to the rules, policies, and regulations established by Luther College, the Midwest Conference, and the NCAA;
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, philosophy, and goals of Luther College, NCAA Division III athletics, and the Luther College Athletics Department;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach and/or Director of Athletics.

Assistant Director of Aquatics Center

• Assist with the daily operation and administration of the Aquatics Center;
• Assist with scheduling, training, supervision, and evaluation of lifeguards and student employees;
• Assist with oversight of pool operations, facility scheduling, risk management practices, and safety procedures;
• Maintain required certifications and assist in ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards, policies, and operational procedures;
• Assist with community programming, special events, rentals, camps, and other aquatics-related initiatives;
• Collaborate with campus partners and athletics staff to support the effective operation of the Aquatics Center;
• Assist with event management and departmental initiatives as assigned;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Aquatics and/or Director of Athletics.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Collegiate athletic participation and/or coaching experience required;
• One to three years of coaching, aquatics, athletic administration, or related experience preferred;
• Lifeguarding and CPR/AED certifications required upon hire;
• Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain qualified student-athletes preferred;
• Experience supervising student employees preferred;
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

May require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as noise, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and other distractions while performing responsibilities in both indoor and outdoor settings. Substantial interaction with people is required, and consistently demonstrating a positive and cooperative attitude is essential. May require occasional lifting of equipment or supplies up to 50 pounds and/or the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Position responsibilities require evening and weekend work, supervision of events and competitions, and periodic travel.