Job Description

Lawrence University openly invites applications for the Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach. The assistant coach will be responsible for assistant the head coach in development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the men’s and women’s swim and dive programs.

Lawrence University is a member of the NCAA Division III, Midwest Conference, Northern Collegiate Hockey Association, and Midwest Fencing Conference. Lawrence currently fields teams in 22 intercollegiate sports (24 after the start of the 2024-25 academic year) with approximately 365 scholar-athletes and is committed to a well-balanced program promoting excellence in both.

Responsibilities

· Assist he head coach in recruiting and retaining student-athletes who fit the mission of the University and creating the culture for the men’s and women’s swim and dive teams. · Expected to be familiar with and abide by the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Midwest Conference, and Lawrence University. · Assist the head coach with organizing and conducting practice sessions. · Assist the head coach with meet execution, management, and operations. · Responsible for the academic progress of student-athletes, assisting in the development of each student-athlete’s graduation plan, and ensuring academic accountability by continually monitoring progress reports during the entire academic year. · Expected to work with Compliance Director on all eligibility and compliance regulations. · Responsible to know current Lawrence University rules and policies. · Enhances professional growth by attending clinics, workshops, etc. · Responsible for team travel – making appropriate reservations for vehicles, hotel, and meal service well in advance. · Assist with game day management of an assigned sport. · Responsible for any other details of their sport or any other additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

About Lawrence University of Wisconsin

Lawrence University is a residential liberal arts college and conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. It is a supportive academic community of 1,500 intellectually curious, diverse and multi-interested students from nearly every state and 50 countries—all committed to a rigorous and challenging educational experience. Taught by a faculty of 165 professors (95% of whom have earned a PhD or other terminal degree), Lawrence is devoted to “Engaged Learning” as the most effective way to prepare students for lives of personal fulfillment and professional accomplishment. It is a demanding approach to education for students who demand much of themselves. “Engaged Learning” is what characterizes a Lawrence education and distinguishes Lawrentians. Using this engaging approach to learning, Lawrence helps students develop the abilities that are highly valued by employers as well as graduate and professional schools. Among these are the ability solve problems, communicate effectively, work collaboratively and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Lawrence is located adjacent to downtown Appleton, a vibrant community of 73,000 in which the city and the college benefit from one another.

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