Assistant Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving Coach & Assistant Aquatics Director

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as an assistant coach for the men's and women's swimming and diving programs with coaching responsibilities assigned by the head coach;
• Attend and actively participate in practices, competitions, meetings, recruiting activities, planning sessions, and other essential program functions;
• Affiliate with the administration and management of the men's and women's swimming and diving programs as assigned by the head coach;
• Assist in the recruitment, evaluation, and retention of student-athletes who are academically, athletically, and socially aligned with the mission and standards of Luther College;
• Achieve roster management, recruitment, retention, and competitive success goals established by the head coach and athletics department;
• Foster the academic success, personal development, leadership growth, and well-being of student-athletes;
• Support a positive team culture that promotes sportsmanship, accountability, respect, and competitive excellence;
• Affiliate with team travel, meet operations, equipment organization, and other operational aspects of the program;
• Demonstrate professionalism and engagement in professional development activities, including staying current with coaching techniques, recruiting strategies, sport-specific trends, and NCAA Division III best practices;
• Adhere to the rules, policies, and regulations established by Luther College, the Midwest Conference, and the NCAA;
• Display a commitment to the mission, philosophy, and goals of Luther College, NCAA Division III athletics, and the Luther College Athletics Department;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach and/or Director of Athletics.

Assistant Director of Aquatics Center

• Affiliate with the daily operation and administration of the Aquatics Center;
• Affiliate with scheduling, training, supervision, and evaluation of lifeguards and student employees;
• Affiliate with oversight of pool operations, facility scheduling, risk management practices, and safety procedures;
• Maintain required certifications and assist in ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards, policies, and operational procedures;
• Affiliate with community programming, special events, rentals, camps, and other aquatics-related initiatives;
• Collaborate with campus partners and athletics staff to support the effective operation of the Aquatics Center;
• Affiliate with event management and departmental initiatives as assigned;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Aquatics and/or Director of Athletics.

Education, Experience, And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Collegiate athletic participation and/or coaching experience required;
• One to three years of coaching, aquatics, athletic administration, or related experience preferred;
• Lifeguarding and CPR/AED certifications required upon hire;
• Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain qualified student-athletes preferred;
• Experience supervising student employees preferred;
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• May require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as noise, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and other distractions while performing responsibilities in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Substantial interaction with people is required, and consistently demonstrating a positive and cooperative attitude is essential.
• May require occasional lifting of equipment or supplies up to 50 pounds and/or the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Position responsibilities require evening and weekend work, supervision of events and competitions, and periodic travel.