Assistant Coach, Swimming

Position Overview

The Assistant Women’s Swimming Coach provides key operational and instructional support to the Head Coach in planning daily workouts, refining stroke mechanics, and managing meet execution. This position fosters holistic student-athlete development by promoting academic excellence, physical conditioning, and a positive, competitive team culture. Additionally, the role assists with program administration, safety compliance, and recruitment to help elevate the overall success and standing of the team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of the women’s swimming program
• Perform on-deck coaching duties at practices and competitions, as needed
• Prepare and write workouts for assigned training groups
• Attend home and away travel swim meets
• Other team duties as assigned by Head Coach

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Organizational skills; ability to multi-task/manage several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, strategic-thinking skills; willingness to learn and take initiative
• Proven ability to work autonomously, collaboratively, and within a team structure.
• Proficiency in office software systems such as: MS Word, Office, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Desired candidate will have outstanding verbal communication skills and be able to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and other athletics staff.

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a thriving Butler for generations to come.

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected category.