Head Swimming & Diving Coach

Head Swimming & Diving Coach Northern State University, United States about 5 hours ago

Location:

Aberdeen, SOUTH DAKOTA

Deadline:

; Posting Details Posting Details Logo pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws/1225/docs/115824.png Institution Northern State University Working Title Head Swimming & Diving Coach Posting Number

NFE03010P

Department NSU-Intercollegiate Athletics Physical Location of Position (City) Aberdeen Posting Text Northern State University, home to Wolves athletics, which sponsors 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC), is seeking a Head Swimming and Diving Coach. The Head Coach responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading a competitive NCAA Division II women's swimming and diving program
• Day to day operations of the program, practice and season planning
• Recruitment of qualified student-athletes
• Academic success of student-athletes
• Competition preparation and strategy
• Student-athlete development
• Meet scheduling, travel coordination
• Budget management
• Equipment purchasing
• Hiring and managing graduate assistant coach
• Organizing swim lessons and clinics in support of the program
• Adherence to NSIC and NCAA rules and regulations
• Fundraising and general administrative duties
• Other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Athletics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred).
• 3-5 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of swim and dive rules, techniques, and strategies.
• Competion experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues, student-athletes, and administrators.
• Commitment to the academic and personal development of student-athletes.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as required.

To visit northern/careers. Please include resume, cover letter and references with application. All applicants and search will remain confidential throughout the process until successful candidate is identified.

About Northern State University:

Northern is one of 16-member institutions of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). Through generous donor support, Northern has transformed its athletic facilities in recent years. As of July 2021, more than $60 million has been raised for the Educational Impact Campaign, a transformational project that has resulted in a $40 million on-campus regional sports complex, including the new Dacotah Bank Stadium for football and Koehler Hall of Fame softball field, opening in August 2021. It has also resulted in a state-of-the-art football practice and soccer competition facility, the $6.5 million Athletic and Recreation Fields, which was completed in October 2018. Numerous facility improvements have also been made to the Barnett Center, including a $525,000 renovation to Wachs Arena and Don Meyer Court in 2019, which involved removing the entire concrete floor of the arena and replacing with a new maple, Robbins MVP parquet style floor that is level with the track surface. Also, $800,000 in technology upgrades were finished in 2019, including a new center-hung Daktronics 4-sided videoboard display, the largest collegiate center-hung in the state of South Dakota. Posting Date 03/24/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 04/13/2026 Advertised Salary DOE Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours Varies Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40 Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations Setting:

Northern State University is a premier regional institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and unparalleled extracurricular opportunities. For the past five years, NSU has been named by US News and World Report as one of the best undergraduate institutions in the Midwest. NSU is fully accredited by NCATE, NASM, NIBS and

HLC. NSU

is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a vibrant community in northeastern S.D. The city has a population of approximately 25,000 people and is a retail hub for the region. The University enjoys a positive and strong relationship with the city and region. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Contact Information