Head Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is accepting applications for a Head Women's Swimming/Diving Coach. This position is responsible for administering all aspects of the Division I program with a commitment to University, Big 12 Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, and regulations.

Primary duties include:

• Build and maintain a competitive and successful women's swimming and diving program;
• Identify and successfully recruit and retain academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes;
• Provide solid teaching, mentoring, motivation and coaching;
• Develop well-rounded student-athletes ensuring academic progress and graduation;
• Plan and direct effective practice sessions, evaluations of opponents, line ups and demonstrate good decision making during competitive coaching situations;
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the health and well-being, development and academic success of the student-athletes;
• Effectively manage the program’s budget and assemble and lead a highly qualified and effective staff;
• Coordinate support services and appropriate public relations and promotional activities as necessary for program success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience coaching or competing in swimming at a highly competitive collegiate or elite/professional level.