Head Swim Coach

Head Swim Coach Salary: Negotiable Location: Florida, United States Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 00793 Division: Athletics Opening Date: 03/23/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Description New College of Florida is building something rare. A public liberal arts college grounded in intellectual freedom, rigorous inquiry, and merit, New College is redefining the scholar-athlete model. We are seeking a Head Swim Coach who can build a program, recruit exceptional talent, and establish a culture of performance and accountability from day one.

The Role The Head Swim Coach leads all aspects of the swimming and diving program-coaching, recruiting, and external engagement. You will set the standard, define the culture, and develop student-athletes who compete at a high level in both the pool and the classroom.

Examples of Duties

• Build, sustain, and lead a competitive intercollegiate swimming & diving program
• Design and execute training that develops disciplined, high-performing athletes
• Oversee practice planning, meet preparation, and athlete development
• Establish clear expectations, track outcomes, and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure full compliance with institutional, conference, and regulatory requirements
• Recruit, attract, and yield student-athletes aligned with New Colleges academic and athletic standards
• Serve as a visible ambassador for the College with prospective students, families, and coaches
• Build recruiting pipelines that contribute to enrollment growth and student success
• Lead camps, clinics, and community engagement efforts that expand the programs reach
• Partner with Admissions and campus leadership to support institutional priorities

Who You Are

• A builder who takes ownership and sets a high bar
• A recruiter who can identify talent and close
• A competitor who knows how to develop athletes to win
• A leader who drives accountability and earns trust
• A strong communicator who represents the College with credibility
• Entrepreneurial, disciplined, and execution-focused

What Success Looks Like

• A disciplined, competitive, and respected swim program
• Strong recruiting pipelines with measurable enrollment impact
• A growing community presence through camps and outreach
• Student-athletes who perform academically and athletically at a high level

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future.

New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.

Benefits vary by position, please visit https://www.ncf.edu/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits/ for more information.

Employer: New College of Florida Address: 5800 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, Florida, 34243 Phone: 941-487-5020 Website: https://www.ncf.edu/