Head Coach, IFLY Swim Club

The Head Coach will oversee all coaching, operations, programming, and administrative functions of a large, university‑affiliated USA Swimming club. Responsibilities include coaching, program development and implementation, special event programming, program scheduling, revenue generation, and supervision of professional and part time staff. While advancing the mission of Recreational Services and supporting student development, community engagement, and competitive excellence.

Specific Job Duties & Tasks

• Program Leadership — Oversee all IFLY training groups, seasonal planning, practice design, and competitive strategy.

• Staff Supervision — Recruit, hire, train, schedule, mentor, and evaluate full-time and part‑time coaching staff.

• Athlete Development — Create age‑appropriate, long‑term development pathways for swimmers of all levels.

• Event Management — Plan and execute home meets, team events, clinics, and special programming.

• Program Administration — Manage registration, scheduling, communications, and policy implementation.

• Budget Oversight — Monitor program budgets, approve expenditures, and coordinate with departmental business staff.

• Risk Management — Ensure compliance with University, USA Swimming, and facility safety standards.

• Assessment & Reporting — Track key performance metrics, analyze data, and prepare reports for decisionmakers.

• Community & Campus Partnerships — Collaborate with campus units, local organizations, and parent groups.

• Customer Service Leadership — Serve as primary contact for member concerns and ensure a welcoming environment.

• Facility Coordination — Oversee pool scheduling, equipment needs, and facility readiness.

• Coaching Education — Mentor coaches share best practices and maintain high technical standards.

• Training Program Design — Develop in‑water and dryland training plans aligned with current research.

• Team Travel Oversight — Coordinate logistics, staffing, and safety for away meets and training trips.

• Departmental Engagement — Participate in staff meetings, committees, and departmental initiatives.     

For a detailed job description, please email Michelle Sehmann at michelle-sehmann@uiowa.edu

About the Division of Student Life

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, work together to keep our students safe, and provide them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreational Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.