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Posted: 24-Feb-25

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Swimming & Diving

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

The head coach for men’s and women’s swimming and diving program is responsible for the organization and administration of both programs. Reporting to the director of athletics, this 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position provides

An excellent opportunity to mentor and empower student-athletes to be their best selves on and off the field; and The ability to build up and build upon positive relationships with prospective student-athletes and their families, colleagues, alumni, donors, and the greater Kalamazoo community.

Supported by an experienced athletic training team and a knowledgeable strength and conditioning coaching staff, this eager team is excited for their next head coach.

In addition to the above, responsibilities include

Previous coaching experience with a minimum of five years preferred; A commitment to the student-athlete experience; Evidence of strong organizational and effective communication skills; Current knowledge of NCAA and MIAA regulations; Ability to successfully recruit college-level student-athletes; Evidence of a commitment to academic excellence; Ability to interact effectively with student-athletes, colleagues, and alumni; Capable and willing to actively plan and participate in fundraising, promotions, and other similar endeavors as they relate to the swim and dive program and the entire Athletics Department.

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Who we are The Rich History of Swimming and Diving at Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo College, is an NCAA Division III institution and member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA), located in southwestern Michigan. Relevant accolades include:

Men’s Swimming and Diving Won 27 MIAA Championships (won over half of the 53 championships awarded since 1971 (through 2024)) Finished in the top 10 in the nation 15 times, including fourth in the nation in 2010 529 All-American Honors 31 MIAA Most Valuable Swimmers/Divers 13 individual National Champions 10 NCAA Postgraduate Scholars 4 CSC (CoSIDA) Academic All-Americans 3 NCAA III Divers of the Year 2 NCAA III Diving Coach of the Year Awards 1 NCAA III Men’s Coach of the Year Award Women’s Swimming and Diving Won 5 MIAA Championships Finished in top four in the conference every year; (top three 35 out of 47 years) 41 All-American Honors 3 MIAA Most Valuable Swimmers/Divers 1 Individual National Champion 1 NCAA Postgraduate Scholar About Kalamazoo College

Founded in 1833 as The Michigan and Huron Institute, Kalamazoo College today is a premier liberal arts institution and one of the nation’s 100 oldest colleges and universities. The College’s mission is to prepare its graduates to better understand, live successfully within, and provide enlightened leadership to a richly diverse and increasingly complex world. Kalamazoo College stands for the liberal arts and sciences and for life-changing experiential education, believing that a liberal arts undergraduate learning experience is the best preparation for a life of service and fulfillment—a life with the highest possible standard of being. Excellence in the liberal arts requires innovation and the courage to change.

Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. An equal opportunity employer, Kalamazoo College is committed to equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal protection under the law. Please be invited to review our full EEO statement by visiting https://www.kzoo.edu/about/nondiscrimination-policy/. Kalamazoo College is an E-Verify participating employer. Please select Notice and Rights for more information.

The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) and many of the following traits:

Previous coaching experience with a minimum of five years preferred; A commitment to the student-athlete experience; Evidence of strong organizational and effective communication skills; Current knowledge of NCAA and MIAA regulations; Ability to successfully recruit college-level student-athletes; Evidence of a commitment to academic excellence; Ability to interact effectively with student-athletes, colleagues, and alumni; Capable and willing to actively plan and participate in fundraising, promotions, and other similar endeavors as they relate to the swim and dive program and the entire Athletics Department.

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About Kalamazoo College Founded in 1833 as The Michigan and Huron Institute, Kalamazoo College today is a premier liberal arts institution and one of the nation’s 100 oldest colleges and universities. The College’s mission is to prepare its graduates to better understand, live successfully within, and provide enlightened leadership to a richly diverse and increasingly complex world. Kalamazoo College stands for the liberal arts and sciences and for life-changing experiential education, believing that a liberal arts undergraduate learning experience is the best preparation for a life of service and fulfillment—a life with the highest possible standard of being. Excellence in the liberal arts requires innovation and the courage to change. Connections working at Kalamazoo College https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/21101988/head-coach-swimming-and-diving Return to Search Results