Job Description

Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming (Athletics) Posting Number
req26216 Department
Administration and Athletics Department Website Link
arizonawildcats.com Location
Tucson Campus Address
1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position Highlights

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The University of Arizona invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming.

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel for competition and recruiting.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist all coaches with
  facilitating the academic and athletic development of every
  student-athlete.
• Assist in the recruitment
  of prospective student-athletes within the guidelines of the Conference
  and the NCAA.
• Train non-travel team when
  not on travel status.
• Implement individual
  development plans (IDP’s).
• Coaching student-athletes
  at all practices and meets.
• Work cooperatively and
  provide positive energy as a member of the staff.
• Recruit qualified
  student-athletes.
• Coordinate and advance
  recruiting, alumni, and community relations.
• Perform video analysis and
  opponent scouting.
• Work closely with the
  compliance office to assure the program follows University, Conference
  and NCAA regulations.
• Coordinate travel and
  logistics management, including pre-travel booking, coordination with
  compliance and travel partner, food logistics, travel budget, reconcile
  receipts and budget.
• Management and oversight of
  team’s social media strategy to increase engagement and visibility.
• Oversee strategic
  communications coordinator to ensure timely and accurate updates are
  delivered externally and internally to stakeholders.
• Oversight of office
  operations.
• Operational and
  administrative support for camps and clinics.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as
  assigned.

Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and
  written communication skills.
• Commitment to academic and
  athletic success.
• Ability to multi-task with
  frequent interruptions.
• Dedication and motivation
  to initiate, lead and support value-added projects.
• Meticulous attention to
  detail.
• Knowledge of NCAA,
  Conference, and University of Arizona position related rules and
  compliance.
• Foster a collaborative work environment through respectful and effective communication.
• Demonstrated organizational
  skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and
  successfully manage multiple priority projects .
• Demonstrated ability to
  develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated ability to
  communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels,
  and project a positive, professional attitude.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s
  Degree.
• Competitive
  playing and/or coaching experience at the collegiate, club, or
  professional level.
• Must
  have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the
  University Fleet Safety Policy

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level.
• Coaching certifications from relevant governing bodies (e.g., ASCA, USA Swimming) or ability to attain certification within six months of hire.
• Experience with Microsoft Products, social media sites, ARMS, Teamworks, Swimcloud Pro Tools, Google suite, Apple products, Sideline Scout, or tempo trainers.

FLSA
Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 + nights and weekends Job FTE
1.0 Work Calendar
Fiscal Job Category
Athletics Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay
Depends on Experience Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required:
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties) Number of Vacancies
1 Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Ben Loorz

Head Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming

benloorz@arizona.edu

520-621-2043
Open Date
6/8/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men’s basketball or women’s basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?

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