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Director of Swimming & Diving, Director of Fort Natatorium and Assistant Professor in Physical Education, Sport & Wellness

Illinois Wesleyan University, a NCAA Division III institution and member of the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin, invites applications for the position of full-time, 11 month,  Director of Swimming & Diving, Director of Fort Natatorium and Assistant Professor in Physical Education, Sport & Wellness

We are seeking a Director of Swimming & Diving that is committed to excellence in academics, athletics, and service while focusing on developing the whole person.  Preference will be given to those candidates that also have a proven track record or skills necessary to recruit top student-athletes that will be a great fit for the institution.  The Director will manage all aspects of the men’s and women’s swimming & diving program including but not limited to;  budgeting, fundraising, meet scheduling, meet management, practice planning and supervision of full-time assistant swimming & diving coach/assistant director of Fort Natatorium.  The Director is responsible for recruiting, retaining and graduating student-athletes, monitoring student athlete’s academic progress, off-season programs, assisting with public and media relations efforts, coordinating team community service and performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. Director of Fort Natatorium duties will include working with assistant director on pool management, maintenance, scheduling, etc. Teaching load will be one lifeguard training or swimming course per semester. Successful candidate will adhere to all rules of the CCIW, NCAA, & IWU and will fulfill the requirements and expectations of the Illinois Wesleyan University athletic department. 

Requirements:

  • Minimum of five years experience. Previous coaching and/or swimming experience at the collegiate level is preferred. 
  • Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license

Illinois Wesleyan University and the Athletics Department are strongly committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. 

Approved salary range starts at $50,000.

Application Instructions:

Please email the aforementioned statement, cover letter, resume, and reference list to: 

Mindy McCluskey, Office Coordinator, mmcclusk@iwu.edu. Reference “Director of Swim & Dive” in the subject line. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Final candidate must pass a pre-employment background investigation. 

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer.  Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html.  Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.