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Head Coach, Swimming & Diving Jobs in La Verne, USA at University of La Verne
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Position Information
Functional Title
Head Coach, Swimming & Diving
Position Type
Administrative/Professional
Appointment Type
Regular
FTE %
100%
Work Schedule (if atypical)
This position requires a flexible, year-round work schedule that includes regular business hours (Monday through Friday) as well as frequent evening and weekend commitments to support practices, competitions, recruiting activities, team travel, fundraising events, and program operations. Extended and irregular hours are required during traditional and non-traditional seasons, recruitment periods, postseason competition, preseason preparation, and other peak operational times. Travel and overnight commitments are required.
Occasional holiday availability may be necessary based on competitive schedules and institutional needs.
University Overview
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Diversity Statement
The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.
Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Men’s and Women’s Swim & Dive Coach is responsible for leading, managing, and developing both the men’s and women’s programs. This role oversees all aspects of both teams, including coaching, training, recruitment, strategic planning, and athlete development, with a focus on achieving academic success and competitive excellence. The Head Coach is expected to maintain high-performance standards for both programs, foster a culture of integrity, leadership, and accountability, and create a positive, disciplined, and highly competitive team environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Collegiate head coaching experience.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, operate, and sustain a highly competitive collegiate athletic program, while motivating and mentoring student-athletes to achieve peak individual and team performance.
- Working knowledge of comprehensive program administration, including budget management, team travel logistics and expenditures, inventory oversight (equipment, uniforms, training tools), practice and competition scheduling, fundraising strategies, academic progress monitoring, alumni relations, and compliance with NCAA, SCIAC, and University policies.
- Ability to stay current with and effectively integrate emerging coaching and performance technologies, including video analysis, data analytics, and sport-specific computing systems, into daily program operations and competitive preparation.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, personnel, and high-pressure situations in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive leadership and effective communication across diverse populations, including but not limited to race, gender, sexual identity, physical ability, socioeconomic background, and religious perspectives.
- Ability to travel extensively and work a flexible, nontraditional schedule, including evenings, weekends, and extended periods during recruitment and competitive seasons.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of student-athlete, personnel, and program records and information.
- Proficiency in personal computers and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and sport-specific platforms (e.g., Hudl, Teamworks, or equivalent performance and recruiting systems).
- Ability to accurately maintain professional records and documentation, both electronic and paper, using appropriate grammar, organization, and documentation…
Title: Head Coach, Swimming & Diving
Company: University of La Verne
Location: La Verne, USA
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