QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
Unknown -
Years of Experience
2+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
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SPORTS/DEPARTMENT
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant Coach/Swim
Requisition Number
RE50907
Working Title
Department Name
12C00:Womens Sports
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant Coach/Swim
Requisition Number
RE50907
Working Title
Department Name
12C00:Womens Sports
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
00
Salary Range
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
No set minimum requirements.
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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No set minimum requirements.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Able to lift 25 lbs.
Shift
Days and Evenings and Weekends.
Job Summary
This position will primarily support the diving program within the University of Kentucky’s Division I Swimming & Diving team. The Assistant Coach will assist with the development, training, and recruitment of student-athletes in the diving discipline. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: coaching diving student-athletes, supporting swim and dive camps, recruiting prospective divers, assisting with academic and personnel support, and completing administrative tasks as assigned by the Head Coach.
Must adhere to all University of Kentucky, Southeastern Conference (SEC), and NCAA rules and regulations.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Two years of coaching experience strongly preferred.
Deadline to Apply
08/14/2025
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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How many years experience do you have recruiting collegiate athletes at the national level?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
* How many years of experience do you have coaching swimming and diving at the high school, collegiate, or professional level?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
* As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your personal NCAA record. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?
- Yes
- No
* Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation?
- Yes
- No
* If you answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type: N/A
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA legislation?
- Yes
- No
* Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?
- Yes
- No
* I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Apply NowSEC Swimming & Diving (M) 2022–2023
University of Kentucky record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma | — | — | — |
| Mississippi State University | — | — | — |
| University of Arkansas | — | — | — |
| University of Mississippi | — | — | — |
| University of Florida | 1 of 10 | 3 | 977 |
| University of Texas at Austin | 1 of 3 | 5 | 988 |
| Auburn University | 2 of 10 | 8 | 991 |
| University of Tennessee at Knoxville | 3 of 10 | 7 | 966 |
| Texas A&M University | 4 of 10 | 12 | 979 |
| University of Georgia | 5 of 10 | 13 | 974 |
| University of Missouri | 6 of 10 | 23 | 987 |
| University of Alabama | 7 of 10 | 17 | 998 |
| University of Kentucky | 8 of 10 | — | 986 |
| University of South Carolina | 9 of 10 | — | 969 |
| Louisiana State University | 10 of 10 | — | 978 |
SEC Swimming & Diving (W) 2022–2023
University of Kentucky record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma | — | — | — |
| Mississippi State University | — | — | — |
| University of Mississippi | — | — | — |
| University of Florida | 1 of 12 | 6 | 998 |
| University of Texas at Austin | 1 of 5 | 2 | 994 |
| University of Tennessee at Knoxville | 2 of 12 | 7 | 995 |
| University of Kentucky | 3 of 12 | 9 | 991 |
| University of Alabama | 4 of 12 | 11 | 998 |
| Louisiana State University | 5 of 12 | 17 | 988 |
| University of Georgia | 6 of 12 | 14 | 990 |
| Auburn University | 7 of 12 | 15 | 996 |
| University of South Carolina | 8 of 12 | 25 | 993 |
| Texas A&M University | 9 of 12 | 24 | 986 |
| University of Arkansas | 10 of 12 | 22 | 988 |
| University of Missouri | 11 of 12 | — | 994 |
| Vanderbilt University | 12 of 12 | — | 986 |
University of Kentucky Swimming & Diving (M) History
University of Kentucky past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Bret Lundgaard |
– | – | |
| 2025-2026 |
Bret Lundgaard |
– | – | |
| 2024-2025 |
Bret Lundgaard |
– | – | |
| 2023-2024 |
Bret Lundgaard |
– | – | |
| 2022-2023 |
Lars Jorgensen |
– | – | |
| 2021-2022 |
Lars Jorgensen |
– | – | |
| 2020-2021 |
Lars Jorgensen |
– | – | |
| 2019-2020 |
Lars Jorgensen |
– | – |
University of Kentucky Swimming & Diving (W) History
University of Kentucky past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
Bret Lundgaard |
– | – | |
| 2024-2025 |
Bret Lundgaard |
– | – | |
| 2023-2024 |
Bret Lundgaard |
– | – | |
| 2022-2023 |
Lars Jorgensen |
– | – | |
| 2021-2022 |
Lars Jorgensen |
– | – | |
| 2020-2021 |
Lars Jorgensen |
– | – | |
| 2019-2020 |
Lars Jorgensen |
– | – | |
| 2018-2019 |
Lars Jorgensen |
– | – |