Head Coach, IFLY Swim Club

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation Administration, Sports Management, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current USA Swimming coach registration.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Safety Training for Swim Coaches certifications as deemed acceptable by USA Swimming for coaches safety certification required upon hire.
• Coaching experience (typically 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.
• Commitment to and alignment with the values of the Division of Student Life, including a demonstrated commitment to excellence through anti-oppression, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and travel.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED/Lifeguarding certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Willingness to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) within 6 months of hire.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Advanced coaching experience (typically 3 years or more) with competitive swimmers of multiple age groups and ability levels in a USA Swimming setting.
• Experience (typically 6 months or more) with swim club administration including budgeting, supervision, team travel, scheduling, policy development, and other responsibilities related to swim club management.
• Experience (typically 6 months or more) in aquatic facility management.
• American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA) Level 3 or higher certification.
• Knowledge of or experience with structured dryland strength/conditioning programs.
• Experience using Team Unify swimming team management program.
• Experience using Hy-Tek Team Manager and Meet Manager.
• Experience operating a swim timing system (i.e. Daktronics, CTS, Omega, etc.)

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact melanie-bell@uiowa.edu.