Swimming & Diving: Assistant Coach & Aquatics Lead

Wittenberg University; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, seeks an Assistant Coach for Swimming & Diving and Aquatics Coordinator to support the NCAA Division III program and lead aquatics operations.

The role is full-time, 12-month, exempt, reporting to the Head Swimming & Diving Coach; responsibilities include practice prep, recruitment, lifeguard oversight, and ensuring academic integrity while maintaining compliance with NCAA and university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of collegiate coaching or playing experience.
• Lifeguard certified.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office, Hudl, Synergy, social media, and Frontrush.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with practice and game-day prep.
• Evaluate, recruit, and graduate student-athletes.
• Oversee aquatics operations and lifeguard staff training.
• Monitor the aquatics facility.
• Maintain student-athlete academic integrity.
• Interact with students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff.
• Hire and supervise student workers.
• Follow NCAA, conference, and university policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Hudl

Synergy

Frontrush

Job description

Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, seeks an Assistant Coach for Swimming & Diving and Aquatics Coordinator to support the NCAA Division III program and lead aquatics operations.

The role is full-time, 12-month, exempt, reporting to the Head Swimming & Diving Coach; responsibilities include practice prep, recruitment, lifeguard oversight, and ensuring academic integrity while maintaining compliance with NCAA and university policies.