Head Coach, IFLY Swim Club - Recreational Services

Required Qualifications:

• A master's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary.
• Related Experience (typically a minimum of 3 years).
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Work requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and travel.

Required Certifications:

• Must be a current USA Swimming registered coach.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Safety Training for Swim Coaches certifications as deemed acceptable by USA Swimming for coaches safety certification is required upon hire.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED/Lifeguarding certification is required within 3 months of hire.
• Willingness to attain American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) certification within 6 months of hire.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Advanced coaching experience (typically 3 years or move) with competitive swimmers of multiple age groups and ability levels in a USA Swimming setting.
• Experience (typically 6 months of 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 of more) in aquatic facility management.
• 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, Colorado Time System, 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.

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 14 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. For questions or additional information, please contact Alaysia McAtee at alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu.