Head Swim Coach & Aquatics Director

Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston’s only women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. 

 

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As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

JOB SUMMARY

Simmons University, an NCAA Division III member of The Great Northeast Athletic Conference is accepting applications for the position of Head Swim Coach/Aquatics Director. Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Recreation, this position is responsible for the direction of the swimming & diving program, including, but not limited to the recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student athletes, supervision of the assistant coach(es), budget management, technique coaching, innovation regarding fundraising and alumni engagement. In addition, this role oversees the cleanliness, safety, and overall presentation of all aquatic facilities, ensuring a high-quality user experience.

We are opening a state of the art aquatics facility in January 2027 that will include a competition pool, diving pit, dryland training room, locker rooms and MORE!

Read more about the ONE SIMMONS PROJECT.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Head Coach:

• Be present and conduct all official practices and home meets 

• Create pre-season, traditional season, and off-season practice schedules

• Teach individual technique and meet strategy

• Mange team travel trips

• Hire, train and supervise assistant coaching staff (2)

• Ensure all NCAA eligibility and medical clearance processes in coordination with Director of Sports medicine

• Manage team funds and fundraising activities

• Conduct athlete leadership training

• Manage family/parent support and engagement

• Mentor and counsel individual athletes with issues of concern and make appropriate referrals

• Nationally recruit academically qualified student athletes

• Coordinate and conduct annual alumnae meet

• Attend and participate in departmental, conference and university-wide meetings related to duties and responsibilities.

• Serve on departmental and/or university, conference, regional and national committees as requested.

Aquatics Director:

• Serve as Certified Pool Operator and hire, train and supervise lifeguards

• Maintain accurate records and standards required for Health & Safety  Inspection

• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state and local Health and Safety Regulations and conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools

• Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance

• Responsible for Inventory of pool chemicals, supplies and reagents

• Oversee the cleanliness, safety, and overall presentation of all aquatic facilities, ensuring a high-quality user experience

• Manage contracts with external rental groups 

• Maximize pool usage to serve all constituents

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned based on skills and interests of the applicant

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Pool Operator

• Lifeguard Certification

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• A minimum of 3 years of college coaching experience

• Ability to use Hy-Tek Meet Manager and Team Manager 

• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations governing recruitment, player eligibility and related functions is required

• Applicant must hold a valid driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree is preferred

• Head coaching experience preferred

• Basic knowledge of Colorado Time Systems 

• Collegiate swimming experience is also preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• On-Campus with opportunity for 1-2 remote days based on schedule

• 12 months

• 40 hours/week

• The position will require occasional lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs.

• The scope of the position requires some early mornings, weekend and evening hours based on seasonal needs.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29, 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency and clear communication throughout the hiring process. The hourly or annual salary range for this position is:

S05$39,100.00 - $63,400.00

This is a benefits-eligible position.

Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills, equity, and external market benchmarks that help guide compensation decisions. Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, health benefits, and retirement savings offerings that can be seen here, as well as work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities. We are committed to offering a package that empowers individuals to thrive in their roles, contribute meaningfully, and lead with confidence.

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual’s community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.