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Assistant Coach Men's & Women's Swimming/Assistant Director of Fort Natatorium

Illinois Wesleyan University, a NCAA Division III institution and member of the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin, invites applications for the full-time, 11-month position of Assistant Coach Men’s & Women’s Swimming/Assistant Director of Fort Natatorium.  Assistant Head Coach/Fort Natatorium Director in responsibility for pool maintenance, safety, supervising lifeguards, scheduling, producing contracts for outside groups. Responsible for recruiting and coaching both men's and women's teams. Additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletic Director. The successful candidate will have skills in using technology to enhance program operations and recruiting, as well as, a commitment to understanding and adhering to NCAA/CCIW Rules. This is a full time, on-campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition programs for self and dependents.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Player/individual team development; running and organizing team meetings; coaching specific events; work with head coach on daily practice/training schedule; assist with supervising, mentoring and managing staff and student athletes for program
  • Recruiting for University & program; identify potential student athletes and make regular contact; coordinate recruiting and campus visits; execute marketing and recruiting plan to bring in an assigned number of student-athletes per year; retention of student athletes in program
  • Assistant Fort Natatorium Director; assist with scheduling of events, contracts, generating revenue for the university; assist with lifeguard training/scheduling; assist with overall management of fort natatorium
  • Alumni relations and fundraisers with former student athletes, families, and friends of the program; regular communication and assist in fundraising efforts; coordinate swim and diving alumni reunion events to maintain connections 

 

Requirements:

  • Minimum of one (1) year experience at the collegiate level or high school head coaching preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree is required
  • Overnight and weekend hours, as needed
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Lifeguard certification; preference for swim coach certifications and aquatics director certification

 

Illinois Wesleyan University and the Athletics Department are committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering an environment that values varied perspectives and backgrounds. Applicants should provide a clear statement sharing any opportunities you have had to collaborate in a setting that embraces a wide range of experiences and viewpoints.

 

Application Instructions:

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

Mindy McCluskey, Office Manager 

mmcclusk@iwu.edu  

Reference “Assistant Coach Swimming” 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. 

 

Salary $38-45k, based on experience

 

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.