Position DetailsPosition Information
Position Title Director of Swimming and Diving
Position Number 896252
Position Category Administration
School/Division Athletics-Administration (division)
Department Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving
Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time
Description The Director of Swimming and Diving is responsible for the strategic leadership, management, administration, and competitive success of the swimming and diving programs. In addition to serving as the program's lead coach, the Director provides comprehensive oversight of all aspects of the programs, including student-athlete development, recruitment and retention, staffing, budgeting, competitive scheduling, compliance, fundraising, alumni and community engagement, and long-term program planning. The Director is recognized as the leader of the entire competitive swimming and diving program and is responsible for advancing its competitive excellence while ensuring compliance with NCAA, conference, University, and Department policies.
This position requires working weekends and holidays and attending athletic events as appropriate. Candidates must be willing and able to organize and handle all aspects of administration and adhere to the rules and regulations of Hofstra University, Hofstra Athletics, the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), and the NCAA.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provides overall leadership and administration of the swimming and diving programs.
- Develops and implements a strategic vision and long-term plan for sustained competitive success.
- Directs all coaching, instruction, player development, practice planning, and competition preparation.
- Supervises, mentors, and evaluates assistant coaches and support staff; recommends hiring decisions.
- Oversees recruiting and retention of qualified student-athletes.
- Manages all program budgets, including recruiting, travel, scholarships, equipment, and operational expenses.
- Coordinates fundraising, alumni engagement, and community outreach initiatives in partnership with Athletics Advancement.
- Ensures compliance with all University, NCAA, and conference rules and regulations.
- Supports student-athlete academic success, retention, graduation, health, and well-being.
- Coordinates team travel, scheduling, and administrative operations with the assigned sport administrator.
- Represents the University through media, public relations, donor, and campus events.
- Performs other duties assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree required.
- 3-5 years collegiate coaching experience.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications - 3-5 years of Division I collegiate coaching experience.
- Lifeguard certified.
- Professional memberships/certifications with the College Swim Coaches Association of America and/or American Swim Coaches Associations.
Special Instructions Please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references along with your application.
Deadline 1/15/2027
Date Posted 10/29/2026
Salary/Salary Range $80,000-$90,000
Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.
