The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Director of Operations for Swim & Dive. The role involves developing, recommending, communicating, and implementing all operational aspects of the Swim & Dive Program including managing team travel, recruiting schedules, events, practice logistics, athlete support, budgeting, and coordinating partnerships within Nebraska Athletics.
Highlights
Develop and oversee all operational functions for the Swim & Dive program.
Manage team travel arrangements and recruiting schedules.
Organize team events, celebrations, and practice/training logistics.
Support athletes and handle purchasing equipment and budgeting tasks.
Complete required forms and paperwork, ensure oversight of Teamworks and Arms systems.
Coordinate partnerships across multiple departments within Nebraska Athletics.
Requires Bachelor's degree plus one year administrative or swim & dive playing experience; equivalent education/experience accepted.
Must have extensive computer knowledge, strong communication skills, valid driver’s license, and meet University driver eligibility.
Preferred Division 1 swim & dive experience and proficiency with Teamworks and communication applications.
Minimum salary of $46,000 per year, full-time position with criminal history background check and pre-placement driving record review required.
Director of Operations for Swim & Dive Full Description
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
Position Information
Position Information
Working Title | Director of Operations for Swim & Dive Department | Athletics-0850 Requisition Number | S_250493 Posting Open Date | 06/19/2025 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/27/2025 Posting Close Date | Open Until Filled | Yes Description of Work | Responsible for developing, recommending, communicating, and implementing all operational aspects of the Swim & Dive Program. This includes but is not limited to: team travel, managing recruiting schedules, organizing team events and end-of year celebrations, practice and training logistics, athlete support, purchasing equipment, budgeting, completing required forms and paperwork, oversight of Teamworks and Arms, and manages the partnerships to a number of departments within Nebraska Athletics.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/. Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree plus one year administrative work and/or playing experience in a swim & dive environment; equivalent education/ experience considered. Extensive computer knowledge. Written and verbal communication skills needed. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements. Preferred Qualifications | Division 1 work and/or playing experience in swim & dive preferred. Ideal candidates will be proficient with Teamworks and other communication applications. Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | Yes Physical Required | No Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes Posted Salary | $46,000/yr minimum How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Pablo Morales pmorales@huskers.com Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional Job Type | Full-Time Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No If Temporary, indicate end date | Planned Hire Date: | Appointment End Date |
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