The University of Jamestown (NCAA Division II), located in Jamestown, ND, is seeking applicants for the position of Head Women’s Swim and Dive Coach.
The selected candidate will help ensure the team operates and conducts themselves within the ideals, goals, rules, and regulations set forth by University of Jamestown, the NCAA and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of the University of Jamestown.
The University of Jamestown is a community dedicated to the development of wholeness in our students. We adhere to a curriculum of academic excellence which blends the liberal arts with sound professional preparation. Our commitment to the Christian faith encourages an atmosphere of self-discipline, responsibility, and concern for the continuing growth of the individual.
This position reports to the Director of Athletics. The successful candidate provides leadership, organization, supervision, and instruction for the Jimmie women’s swim and dive program. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
• Foster an atmosphere promoting academic success and personal development
• Meet recruiting and retention goals
• Establish an effective communication plan with student-athletes
• Organize and administer practice sessions and other related training activities
• Develop and manage the sport operations budget including equipment, travel, meals, uniforms, supplies, etc.
• Recruit highly qualified student-athletes to the program
• Provide safe and efficient travel to competitions
• Promote Jimmie swim and dive in the community
• Other related duties as assigned
This is a 10-month, full-time staff position. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and previous swim or dive coaching experience.
To apply for the position, send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to:
Founded as Jamestown College in 1883, six years before North Dakota became a state, University of Jamestown has provided students with a quality education grounded in high academic, ethical, and spiritual standards for 130 years.
On Sept. 28, 1886, Jamestown College opened its doors to the young people of Dakota Territory. The newly created college announced in the Jamestown Alert newspaper that “Jamestown College fall term opens in the North Side School House at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29. This school has full collegiate powers and will be conducted on the most modern college plan. All grades of students admitted. Expenses reasonable. The school is open to all denominations.”
Since the time of President Kroeze, University of Jamestown has grown from a fledgling “College on the Hill” to a thriving campus. The University embraces its history and traditions with pride while looking to the future with excitement. The students, alumni, faculty, staff, and all who support the College’s mission continue to strive for excellence as have generations before them and as will generations to come.
The University of Jamestown athletic teams, nicknamed the Jimmies, are part of NCAA Div...ision II, primarily competing in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). Men's sports include hockey, baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling.
