Northern State University, home to Wolves athletics, which sponsors 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC), is seeking a Head Swimming and Diving Coach.

The Head Coach responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading a competitive NCAA Division II women's swimming and diving program
• Day to day operations of the program, practice and season planning
• Recruitment of qualified student-athletes
• Academic success of student-athletes
• Competition preparation and strategy
• Student-athlete development
• Meet scheduling, travel coordination
• Budget management
• Equipment purchasing
• Hiring and managing graduate assistant coach
• Organizing swim lessons and clinics in support of the program
• Adherence to NSIC and NCAA rules and regulations
• Fundraising and general administrative duties
• Other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Athletics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred).
• 3-5 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of swim and dive rules, techniques, and strategies.
• Competition experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues, student-athletes, and administrators.
• Commitment to the academic and personal development of student-athletes.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as required.

To apply visit www.northern.edu/careers.

Please include resume, cover letter and references with application.

Posting Date: 2026-03-24
Open Until Filled: Open Until Filled
First Consideration Date: 2026-04-13
Advertised Salary: DOE

Northern State University, home to Wolves athletics, which sponsors 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC), is seeking a Head Swimming and Diving Coach.

The Head Coach responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading a competitive NCAA Division II women's swimming and diving program
• Day to day operations of the program, practice and season planning
• Recruitment of qualified student-athletes
• Academic success of student-athletes
• Competition preparation and strategy
• Student-athlete development
• Meet scheduling, travel coordination
• Budget management
• Equipment purchasing
• Hiring and managing graduate assistant coach
• Organizing swim lessons and clinics in support of the program
• Adherence to NSIC and NCAA rules and regulations
• Fundraising and general administrative duties
• Other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Athletics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred).
• 3-5 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of swim and dive rules, techniques, and strategies.
• Competition experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues, student-athletes, and administrators.
• Commitment to the academic and personal development of student-athletes.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as required.

To apply visit www.northern.edu/careers.

Please include resume, cover letter and references with application.

Posting Date: 2026-03-24
Open Until Filled: Open Until Filled
First Consideration Date: 2026-04-13
Advertised Salary: DOE