The University of Lynchburg is accepting applications for a Director of Women’s and Men’s Swimming. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Athletics and will be responsible for providing leadership to the swimming programs, recruitment and retention of student-athletes, supervising assistant coaches, scheduling and team travel, budget management, and equipment purchases. Candidate must have a commitment to upholding the academic and athletic integrity and mission of the University, compliance with NCAA, conference, and college regulations. Other job related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. This is a full-time 12 month position. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. The University of Lynchburg (Lynchburg College) is a highly successful NCAA Division III institution and charter member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. The University is a private coeducational liberal arts institution with a national reputation for excellence in engagement and innovation in the classroom and in co-curricular programming. The University offers 51 undergraduate majors, 62 minors, and 15 pre-professional programs. We have evolved to 17 graduate degrees, including the Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Doctor of Medical Science, which produced its first graduates in May. Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year institution; master’s degree preferred. Successful collegiate coaching experience is preferred. Strong interpersonal and communications skills; demonstrated organizational and management ability. Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check. Application Procedure: Submit letter of application, resume, and three letters of recommendation by email to: waters.j@lynchburg.edu or mail to: Jon Waters, Director of Athletics, Swimming Search, University of Lynchburg, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia 24501. Application review begins on July 16, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Lynchburg is an equal opportunity employer.
University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. University of Lynchburg strives for a diverse and inclusive community; under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with a multicultural and diverse student body.
About University of Lynchburg
Founded in 1903, Lynchburg College is a private coeducational institution affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Through our commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service to the greater community, Lynchburg College develops students with strong characters and balanced perspectives, who are prepared for participation in a global society and for effective leadership in the civic, professional, spiritual, and social dimensions of life. LC is nationally recognized in Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope, U.S. News & World Report; The Princeton Review; and The Templeton Guide: Colleges That Encourage Character Development. Our 214-acre campus is a showplace in all seasons, as is the 470-acre Claytor Nature Study Center for environmental study and research located in nearby Bedford County. LC enrolls 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students representing 38 states and 15 foreign countries. LC offers 40 majors and 57 minors leading to the B.A. and B.S. degree. Thirteen pre-professional programs also are available. Graduate programs include doctoral programs in physical therapy and educational leadership; master's programs in business, athletic training, crim...inal justice leadership, education, nonprofit leadership, nursing, physician assistant medicine and public health. A member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC), LC offers 21 intercollegiate sports.
