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POSITION TITLE: Assistant Women's Swimming & Diving Coach
COMPENSATION RANGE: 55,068.00 - 56,720.00 USD per year
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative
DEPARTMENT: Women's Swimming
TARGET HIRE DATE: 4/21/2026
BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub
Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 4/9/2026.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for assisting in the successful planning, direction and administration of all aspects of the University's NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Program.
Job Duties:
1. Assist in developing, directing, and advancing a successful Division I swimming/diving program.
• Assist in the planning and conducting of practice and training sessions (pre-season, traditional and non-traditional training segments, off-season and summer).
• Assist in the development and implementation of competitive strategies, including scouting
• Assist in development of student-athletes
• Lead and motivate student-athletes to maximize their potential.
2. Recruit quality student-athletes.
3. Assist in the facilitation of the academic success of student-athletes which includes retention and culminates with graduation.
• Recognize students who achieve academic excellence.
4. Assist with administrative duties, which may include but is not limited to ordering/selection of equipment and supplies, arranging practice and competitive facilities, scheduling, and budget management and adherence.
5. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, adherence, and commitment to all NCAA, Conference, State, and Institutional rules and regulations.
6. Assist with the cultivation of a team culture that ensures appropriate and acceptable student behavior.
7. Demonstrate knowledge and skills to assist a competitive Division I swimming/diving program. Remain current on all trends, methods, and innovations related to swimming/diving and coaching.
8. Participate in program and departmental fundraising, public relations, and promotional efforts. Coordinate an outreach program that encourages student-athlete and sport program visibility in the University and local community. Assist with camps and clinics. .
9. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree desired.
* Combination of collegiate Swimming or Diving Coaching experience preferred.
* Knowledge of NCAA rules required.

• Computer skills
• Knowledge and adherence to NCAA, Conference, State, Institutional, and Department rules and regulations.
• Motivation skills
• Commitment to working with multi-cultural populations and have an awareness of issues affecting women and minorities.
• Organizational and Management Skills
• Supervision (e.g. Athletes, Student Assistant Coaches, Summer Staff)
• Public Speaking I Fundraising
• Counseling/Advising Skills

Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognizedas a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud tobe a HispanicServing Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in theirfamily to attend college. UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub, to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
EEO StatementThe University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and workingenvironment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNCcommunity. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin,religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, geneticinformation, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based ongender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who opposea discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for,assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating todiscrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not beconsidered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is theresponsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC'scompliance with this policy.
ADA AccommodationsThe University of Northern Colorado is committedto providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If yourequire reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewingor otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please directyour inquiries to 970-351-2718 or human.resources@unco.edu.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
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