Head Swimming Coach / Assistant Aquatics Director

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Lancaster, PA Posted:

Mar 13, 2026

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Open Until Filled Type:

Exempt Position ID:

198031

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Job Description:

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Head Swimming Coach / Assistant Aquatics Director.

Job Details:

Location :

F&M Campus•

Lancaster, PA Classification :

Full-time, Exempt Schedule :

40 hours, Monday

• Friday.

Evenings and weekends required. Reports to : Associate Director of Athletics for

Facilities & Operations Department :

Athletics & Recreation Compensation commensurate with experience : $74,000.00

• $80,000.

00

Job Description:

The Head Swim Coach is responsible for providing effective leadership for, and day-to-day management of, the men's and women's swimming programs. The Assistant Aquatics Director assists with the operation of McGuinness Pool including scheduling use, promotes swimming to alumni and students. This position also assists the Aquatics Director as liaison for facility rental groups.

Essential Functions:

Design and execute a comprehensive strategic recruitment vision to identify and secure elite student-athletes who align with the program's high-academic and competitive standards. Orchestrate the administrative lifecycle of the recruiting process in partnership with Enrollment Management, ensuring the integrity and timely submission of all prospective student-athlete documentation to meet rigorous institutional and regulatory deadlines. Maintain and increase roster sizes as directed. Execute a comprehensive tactical vision to maximize team performance and individual skill acquisition. Serve as the primary mentor for student-athletes, balancing high-level athletic instruction with academic integrity, personal growth, and a commitment to evidence-based safety protocols. Provide transformative leadership and professional development to the assistant coaching staff, ensuring a unified approach to program goals and departmental standards. Cultivate a culture of academic rigor that aligns with the College's mission of excellence. Establish and enforce clear academic standards for student-athletes, ensuring high graduation rates and consistent progress toward degree completion. Serve as the primary advocate for the holistic health, mental well-being, and personal development of all program participants. Drive the program's financial sustainability by identifying and executing diverse revenue-generating initiatives, including elite-level sports camps and targeted fundraising campaigns. In strategic partnership with Advancement, cultivate a robust philanthropic pipeline and engage a vibrant alumni network to meet and exceed annual Diplomat Athletic Club goals, ensuring the program's long-term financial sustainability. Serve as an ambassador for the College by upholding the highest standards of professional conduct and ethical leadership. Proactively manage program operations to ensure adherence to all NCAA, Conference, and Institutional bylaws, fostering a culture of compliance and accountability among all staff and student-athletes. Manage all program operations, including a competitive and complex schedule, practice cycles, and optimizing for competitive advantage and student-athlete recovery. Assist the Aquatics Director in scheduling facility and lifeguard coverage. Provide support services for outside rental groups including set ups for practices and competition assuring that equipment operates properly. Assist with hiring and training of lifeguards. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree. At least 3 years of experience in coaching Swimming. Current CPR, AED and first aid certification. Must pass the NCAA Division III Coaches Test. Large Van certification within 90 days of hire. Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive). Evidence of a commitment to community & belonging. Valid driver's license. Successful interview. Successful completion of background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree. 5 or more years of experience coaching Swimming. Experience coaching in a Higher Education setting.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, Pennsylvania ACT 153 background clearances, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications. Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page . Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

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