Head Coach, Iowa Flyers Swim Club

Job Summary:

The Head Coach will oversee all coaching, operations, programming, and administrative functions of a large, university‑affiliated USA Swimming club. Responsibilities include coaching, program development and implementation, special event programming, program scheduling, revenue generation, and supervision of professional and part time staff. While advancing the mission of Recreational Services and supporting student development, community engagement, and competitive excellence.

Education:

Master’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience
• Coaching experience, minimum of 1-3 years, with competitive swimmers of multiple age groups and ability levels in a USA Swimming (or international equivalent), YMCA, high school, or collegiate environment
• Current USA Swimming coach registration.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Safety Training for Swim Coaches as deemed acceptable by USA Swimming is required upon hire.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED (or ability to obtain within one month of starting).
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) (or ability to obtain within six months).
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a welcoming and respectful environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Advanced Coaching experience (minimum 3+ years) with competitive swimmers of multiple age groups and ability levels in a USA Swimming environment.
• Minimum 6 months’ experience with swim club administration including budgeting, supervision, team travel, scheduling, policy development, team travel, and other responsibilities related to swim club management.
• Minimum 6 months’ experience in aquatic facility management.
• Knowledge of dryland strength and conditioning programs.
• Experience using Team Unify, Hy‑Tek Team Manager/Meet Manager, and swim timing systems (Daktronics, CTS, Omega).

·       Experience operating a swim timing system (i.e., Daktronics, Colorado Time System, Omega, etc.)

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position requires most of the work to be performed in-person, on-site, at a designated campus work location.  Some work may be performed remotely, at an off-site location with an approved hybrid work arrangement. Work will require a flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.

Salary:

Minimum $52,500 Annual to commensurate

For a full detailed job description, please email Michelle Sehmann at michelle-sehmann@uiowa.edu

Additional Information:

Recreational Services Overview 
With a mission of providing diverse recreational experiences that encourage active lifestyles, Recreational Services promotes and coordinates campus-wide competitive and recreational activities that bring in over one million visits annually. Our scope includes state-of-the-art facilities, innovative programs, and an impact that reaches students, faculty, staff, retirees, alumni, and even the community.  We are your destination for recreation!   

Division of Student Life Overview 

Recreational Services is proud to be a department with the Division of Student Life.  The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between.  We are comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.  One of our division priorities is to advance UI’s goals to recruit and retain U.S. racial/ethnic minority (URM) staff and students. 

About University of Iowa 

The University of Iowa is one of the nation's premier public research institutions with 32,535 students from 114 countries and all 50 states. A member of the Association of American Universities since 1909 and the Big Ten Conference since 1899, the UI is home to one of the largest and most acclaimed medical centers in the country, as well as the famous Iowa Writer's Workshop. Founded in 1847, it is the state's oldest institution of higher education located alongside the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

U.S. News & World Report rankings: 

·       #47 best public universities  

·       Top 200 Best Global Universities 

·       #1 public university for ‘writing in the disciplines’  

·       #34 consecutive years ranked as one of the best academic hospitals in the U.S. 

       Iowa City Rankings and Accolades

·       Think Iowa City

How to Apply:

https://uiowa.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/head-coach-ifly-swim-club-48309

Recruitment Contact:

Michelle Sehmann

 michelle-sehmann@uiowa.edu