Assistant Coach - Men's & Women's Swim

Position Information

WORKING TITLE: Assistant Coach - Men's & Women's Swim
UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Assistant Coach
POSTING DATE: April 25, 2024

Essential Job Functions

This position reports to the Head Men's and Women's Swim and Dive Coach and will assist with all aspects of running a successful Division 1 Swimming program.

What You'll Do

• Provide technical expertise and utilize sound coaching methods aimed to improving the athletic department performance of student athletes.
• Assist with monitoring of student athletes' academics.
• Assist with planning and supervision of in-season and out-of-season practice sessions; team and individual practices.
• Assist with scouting of opponents and creation of meet entry line-ups for each competition.
• Assist in the recruitment of student-athletes through observation of ability and talent in accordance with the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Horizon League and UW- Green Bay.
• Participate in promotional and public relationship events deemed necessary by Head Coach, Director of Athletics and/or his/her designee.
• Assist in fund-raising for the swimming program and athletics departments; attend fund-raising events as requested by Head Coach and Director of Athletics and/or his/her designee.
• Participate in marketing and promotions activities to generate fan support.
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with administration, faculty, staff and student-athletes.
• Comply with all NCAA, Horizon League, UW System and UW- Green Bay rules and regulations.
• Display professional sportsmanlike conduct during athletic events.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience coaching at either the club, high school, or college level 
• Working knowledge of NCAA and/or Horizon League rules and regulations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Conditions of Appointment

This position requires significant travel and varying schedule that includes night and weekends.

Position is a full-time Limited appointment.  Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s).  A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s).  In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the university does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. 

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation and Benefits

SALARY INFORMATION

Salary range of $35,000 - $40,000.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

BENEFIT DETAILS

The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually. Employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
• Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Quick Guide
• Total Compensation Estimator

Apply

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: From "Search Jobs" screen:

• Click "View All Jobs"
• Select "Assistant Coach - Men's & Women's Swim"
  • You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Sign In."
  • If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process.

STEP 3: Submit application materials:

Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume

You must select "Submit" to forward your application materials to the search committee.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Steve Millard
Phone: (920) 465-2116
Email: millards@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, May 5, 2024.