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Assistant Coach - Swimming & Diving

Florida Gators
locationGainesville, FL 32611, USA
PublishedPublished: 5/21/2026
Full time
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for an Assistant Coach to provide direct and independent coaching of student-athletes who compete in Division I, NCAA Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving for the University of Florida. Is responsible for promoting academic excellence as well as the assessment and recruitment of prospective student-athletes which includes creating individualized development plans for each student-athlete and contributing to overall meet plans. Other responsibilities include media relations, inventory and purchasing, facilitating team meetings, budget line-item management and other administrative duties as assigned.

This position requires the incumbent to be an organized individual with strong administrative, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds and with high energy, intense personalities; and work a non-standard work week which will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and extensive overnight travel.

This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience coaching at the collegiate or professional level
  • Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), athletic event tickets, employee events and recognition programs as well as possible relocation assistance. Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate's previous experience and qualifications. You can view our full benefits guide on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer.

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