Head Coach, IFLY Swim Club
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.
Desired 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).
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.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States. For questions or additional information, please contact Michelle Sehmann at michelle-sehmann@uiowa.edu.
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