Title: Head Women's Swimming Coach
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Head Women’s Swimming/Diving Coach is responsible for the overall success, performance and conduct of the women’s swimming/diving program at Illinois State University. The Head Women’s Swimming/Diving Coach is responsible for supervising, planning, coordinating the activities of all swimmers and divers. The Head Women’s Swimming/Diving Coach is responsible for setting standards and establishing team culture that maintains a high standard of program excellence which includes successful recruiting academically eligible student-athletes; developing the team and individuals within the team; staff hiring and supervision, management of the program budget, scheduled of contests and facilities needs, ordering equipment and uniforms, and public relations/donor relations. The Head Women’s Swimming/Diving Coach is responsible for conducting all duties and activities with integrity and within NCAA rules, Missouri Valley Conference rules, the State of Illinois requirements, Illinois State University and Athletics Department regulations.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$65,000-$80,000

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Demonstrated ability to recruit, train and develop high-level women’s swimming student-athletes at the collegiate level
3. Proven organizational and leadership ability, as well as both oral and written communication skills
4. Strong commitment to academic goals, positive team culture, and student-athlete welfare,
5. Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules governing eligibility, financial aid and recruiting
6. CPR/AED and First Aid certified (or eligible for certification upon employment)
7. Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree
2. Minimum of two (2) years of collegiate and/or club swimming coaching experience.

Work Hours

Varies

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

May 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Contact Information for Applicants

Andy Newton, asnewto@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.