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Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Quick overview

This role involves assisting the Head Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach in all operational aspects of the Division I program, including planning, organization, and daily activities. Key duties include recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating student-athletes while ensuring strict compliance with NCAA, conference, and university guidelines.

Requirements summary

The minimum requirement is a Bachelor's degree, with no prior experience explicitly required, though experience can be substituted year-for-year by higher degrees. Preferred qualifications include prior NCAA Division I experience, demonstrated recruiting success, and proven ability to lead a training group through a competitive cycle.

bachelor degreeCoachingRecruitingMentoringOrganizationComplianceBudget ManagementFundraisingCommunity OutreachNCAA RegulationsMotivatingStudent-Athlete DevelopmentAlumni EngagementCompetition PreparationEvaluating Student-AthletesTeam Travel Oversight

Job description

Athletic Coach 1 Requisition ID req36010 Working Title Assistant Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach / Recruiting Coordinator Position Grade 95

Position Summary

University of New Mexico is inviting applications for a full-time Assistant Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach / Recruiting Coordinator. This position reports directly to the Head Coach and plays an integral role in all aspects of the Division I Women’s Swimming & Diving program. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assisting the Head Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach in the planning, organization, and daily operation of all phases of a Division I women’s swimming and diving program Recruiting, coaching, mentoring, motivating, and evaluating academically and athletically qualified student-athletes in full compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association regulations, Mountain West Conference policies, and University guidelines Overseeing and ensuring adherence to administrative procedures related to team and recruiting travel, budget management, student-athlete eligibility, and academic progress Supporting alumni engagement, fundraising initiatives, and community outreach efforts as assigned Assisting with preparation and management of home and away competitions Performing additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach This role requires a highly organized, compliance-focused professional committed to student-athlete development and competitive excellence See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis. Compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required in this position. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior participation and/or coaching experience at the NCAA Division I level Demonstrated success in recruiting, including experience serving as a recruiting coordinator Proven ability to lead and manage a training group through a full NCAA competitive cycle Experience in community outreach initiatives and active involvement in university-related activities Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Athletics Womens Swimming (925H6) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Contract Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Varies Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 3/16/2026 Eligible for Remote Work Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please attach updated offer letter and list three professional references. Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Tuition Remission
  • Dependent Education Programs