Head Men's & Women's Swim & Dive Coach

Position Summary

The Head Swimming & Diving Coach is responsible for all phases of a highly competitive NCAA Division II swimming & diving program including, but not limited, practice and meet preparation, recruiting, hiring and supervision of assistant coaches, budget management, alumni and public relations, and adherence to the rules of the NCAA, the Conference, and Fresno Pacific University. The head coach must be committed to student-athletes’ academic, personal, athletic, and spiritual growth and development, and demonstrate the ability to successfully recruit and motivate NCAA Division II student-athletes.

Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains a swimming & diving program that is athletically competitive within NCAA Division II
• Works to maintain an atmosphere within the swimming & diving program that is consistent with the mission of Fresno Pacific University, including the active demonstration and modeling of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Operates the program within the mission, policies, bylaws, regulations, and interpretations of Fresno Pacific University, the Department of Athletics, and the NCAA Division II
• Actively engages the members of the program in meaningful and impactful community service and community engagement
• Actively guides and mentor’s student-athletes into successful life patterns and choices including those represented by the faith and life commitments of the University
• Actively supports and monitors the academic progress of student-athletes, resulting in high GPAs, graduation rates and retention rates
• Is responsible for all administrative aspects of the program including scheduling, off-season conditioning, program equipment, program budget, and the direction of FPU-identified athletic/sport camps
• Oversees, organizes, and conducts effective practice sessions including sessions involving individual work
• Oversees, organizes, and conducts an effective recruitment strategy that, in good faith, focuses on student-athletes who are eligible within NCAA Division II and who understand and agree to abide by the faith and life commitments of the University
• Actively supports and engages in fundraising efforts for the program, the Sunbird Club, and other FPU fundraising efforts as needed
• Engages in the promotion of the University, the Department of Athletics, and the program as requested by the Athletics Communications Office, the Director of Athletics, or the University President

Position Summary

The Head Swimming & Diving Coach is responsible for all phases of a highly competitive NCAA Division II swimming & diving program including, but not limited, practice and meet preparation, recruiting, hiring and supervision of assistant coaches, budget management, alumni and public relations, and adherence to the rules of the NCAA, the Conference, and Fresno Pacific University. The head coach must be committed to student-athletes’ academic, personal, athletic, and spiritual growth and development, and demonstrate the ability to successfully recruit and motivate NCAA Division II student-athletes.

Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains a swimming & diving program that is athletically competitive within NCAA Division II
• Works to maintain an atmosphere within the swimming & diving program that is consistent with the mission of Fresno Pacific University, including the active demonstration and modeling of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Operates the program within the mission, policies, bylaws, regulations, and interpretations of Fresno Pacific University, the Department of Athletics, and the NCAA Division II
• Actively engages the members of the program in meaningful and impactful community service and community engagement
• Actively guides and mentor’s student-athletes into successful life patterns and choices including those represented by the faith and life commitments of the University
• Actively supports and monitors the academic progress of student-athletes, resulting in high GPAs, graduation rates and retention rates
• Is responsible for all administrative aspects of the program including scheduling, off-season conditioning, program equipment, program budget, and the direction of FPU-identified athletic/sport camps
• Oversees, organizes, and conducts effective practice sessions including sessions involving individual work
• Oversees, organizes, and conducts an effective recruitment strategy that, in good faith, focuses on student-athletes who are eligible within NCAA Division II and who understand and agree to abide by the faith and life commitments of the University
• Actively supports and engages in fundraising efforts for the program, the Sunbird Club, and other FPU fundraising efforts as needed
• Engages in the promotion of the University, the Department of Athletics, and the program as requested by the Athletics Communications Office, the Director of Athletics, or the University President
• Works in support of FPU staff, faculty, and administration in all areas including facilities, athletics administration, athletics communications, sports medicine, student life, and academic efforts
• Attends Department of Athletics meetings and major events (e.g. department meetings, workdays, athletics professional development sessions, Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet, Sunbird Gold Classes, End-of-Year Athletics Awards Celebration)
• Demonstrates a professional commitment to involvement in local, regional, and national program-related organizations as needed
• Facilitates the provision of all information necessary to determine prospective student-athlete eligibility
• Provides complete off-campus contact and evaluation request logs and forms and monitors the permissible number of contacts and evaluations per NCAA bylaws
• Provides complete and accurate expense reports and follows all University and Department of Athletics financial procedures
• Ensures teams compliance with NCAA rules related to playing and practice seasons including monthly athletically related activity logs
• In cooperation with the Associate Athletics Director, monitors the scheduling process, verifying Responds to requests for information from athletics administration in a timely manner that the schedule meets NCAA and Conference scheduling requirements
• Follows the established process for renewal and non-renewal of athletically related financial aid
• Ensures that student-athletes and assistants abide by the University’s ethical conduct and sportsmanship requirements
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students and colleagues in a context of a Christian University, integrating your Christian faith into your role and responsibilities.
• Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the FPU Faith Expectations, and support the ideals and practices articulated in "The Fresno Pacific Idea”
• Uphold and advance Fresno Pacific University’s commitment to Christ-centered higher education, holistic student development, and serving diverse communities
• Complete tasks timely with work that is comprehensive, complete, and accurate
• Communicates clearly, listens attentively, and seeks to understand others
• Collaborates productively with colleagues of varying skillset
• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in coaching within swim and dive
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Expressed commitment to NCAA legislation and compliance
• Proven commitment to athletic and academic success
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• Fundraising experience preferred

Environmental Conditions:

• Indoors in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes at least eighty percent (80%) of the time.
• Frequent computer use at a workstation, up to eight hours per day.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Drive personal or University vehicles to appointments.
• Public contact position requiring professional apparel, personal hygiene, and grooming.

Physical Demands:

• This position typically functions indoors in an office environment with light to moderate noise associated with business office equipment. The position may involve travel for meetings and events.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: remain in a stationary position 80 % of the time, be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets/office machinery etc., operate a computer and keyboard and other office productivity machinery such as calculators/copy machines/printers. The employee is occasionally required to position self to reach items on the floor and in high cabinetry.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employee must be able to communicate with others to exchange information including both over the telephone and in-person communication with callers and community members and be able to read a computer screen and paper documents.
• Reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities will be provided in accordance with law.

University Information

$62,640 to $80,000 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Fresno Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, FPU offers a competitive benefits package.

Reserving its rights as a religious institution, Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact FPU’s Human Resources Department at hr@fresno.edu. As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith, the FPU Idea and the University’s governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.

*This information, including salary, is accurate as of March 5, 2025.

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