Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach/ Director of Aquatics

position Description & Qualifications

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Location: Appleton, WI

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Primary Objective

Lawrence University invites applications for the position of Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to guide our swim and dive programs while also serving as Director of Aquatics for the university.

The head coach will lead all aspects of the program, including recruiting, student-athlete development, competitive success, and alignment with Lawrence’s academic mission. We are seeking a coach who will foster a positive team culture, mentor student-athletes, and serve as a role model in and out of the pool.

As Director of Aquatics, this position also oversees the management and programming of Lawrence’s aquatics facilities, playing a vital role in supporting campus and community engagement.

Lawrence is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Midwest Conference, sponsoring 24 varsity teams. Our coaches are educators who value the holistic development of student-athletes, and we welcome applicants eager to contribute to that tradition.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for recruiting and retaining student-athletes who fit the mission of the University and creating the culture for the men’s and women’s swim and dive teams.
• Expected to be familiar with and abide by the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Midwest Conference, and Lawrence University.
• Responsible for planning, communicating, and executing all aspects of competitive NCAA Division III the men’s and women’s swim and dive programs.
• Responsible for organizing and conducting practice sessions.
• Responsible for all meet execution, management, and operations.
• Responsible for the academic progress of student-athletes, assisting in the development of each student-athlete’s graduation plan, and ensuring academic accountability by continually monitoring progress reports during the entire academic year.
• Works with the Director of Athletics on scheduling and is responsible for maintaining a file of meet contracts for each season.
• Responsible for annually preparing a zero-based operational budget for their sport and ensures fiscal accountability by continually monitoring the budget during the year.
• Expected to work with Compliance Director on all eligibility and compliance regulations.
• Responsible for knowing current Lawrence University rules and policies.
• Orders equipment/supplies following proper athletics department and University policy and procedures.
• Responsible for an inventory of university-owned equipment / uniforms and for issuing and retrieving equipment / uniforms from student-athletes.
• Enhances professional growth by attending clinics, workshops, etc.
• Works with Sports Information Director regarding team pictures, publicity, and statistics for reporting to the conference and local media.
• Works with Head Athletic Trainer and Sports Medicine representative as needed.
• Responsible for team travel – making appropriate reservations for vehicles, hotel, and meal service well in advance.
• Complete travel arrangements form prior to leaving for away games or other trips and communicate with athletics administration when student athletes will be traveling or absent due to meets.
• Work with alumni, student groups, University administration, and community groups to seek support for the team.
• Hire and schedule lifeguards.
• Work with campus facilities services to manage and maintain the pool.
• Assist with game day management of an assigned sport.
• Responsible for any other details of their sport or any other additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Working Relationships:

Work collaboratively with all members of the Athletics team, staff, faculty and other members of the Lawrence community, including vendors, students, and parents.

Required Qualifications

3-5 years of successful coaching experience at the collegiate level.

Lifeguard certification required.

Established recruiting experience.

Bachelor’s degree required.

First aid and AED certification needed prior to conducting athletics related activities.

Employment Requirements:

Must have successful completion of criminal and MVR background check, meet University Authorized Driver Policy requirements, and favorable completion of reference checks.

Materials to submit for full consideration.

Resume

Cover letter

3 professional References

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