Student Manager Iowa Swimming

Student Manager – Iowa Hawkeyes Swimming & Diving

Position Summary

The Student Manager for Iowa Hawkeyes Swimming & Diving plays a vital support role in the daily operations of the program. This position provides hands-on experience in collegiate athletics, working closely with coaches, student-athletes, and support staff to ensure efficient practice, meet, and travel execution.

Key Responsibilities

Practice & Training Support

• Assist in setting up and breaking down equipment for daily swim practices
• Manage iPads, TVs, Heart Rate monitors, and other equipment / products used
• Distribute and maintain practice gear (power towers, parachutes, sox, etc)
• Help ensure a safe, organized, and professional training environment
• Help call out times during practice
• Keep athletes water bottle filled
• Record any data coaches’ request
• Daily video coordination and analysis 

Meet Operations

• Support home and away meet logistics, including deck setup and teardown
• Assist with meet information, heat sheets, and video coordination
• Provide general support to coaching staff during competitions
• Coordinate with staff members for team meals

Equipment & Inventory Management

• Track and maintain team equipment and supplies
• Organize storage areas and report equipment needs
• Assist with apparel distribution and laundry coordination

Administrative Support

• Help coordinate travel logistics, including packing, itineraries, and meals
• Perform basic office tasks such as data entry, filing, and document preparation
• Assist with recruiting visit preparations and execution when needed
• Camp Preparations

Team Support

• Serve as a positive and professional representative of the program
• Build strong working relationships with student-athletes and staff
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold team standards
• Assist with on campus recruiting activities
• Execute other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current (Full Time) student at the University of Iowa
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel when required
• Interest in athletics, sports management, or related fields
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Current driver’s license
• Shows initiative 

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in sports, team management, or event operations
• Familiarity with swimming and diving terminology and competition structure
• Basic knowledge of timing systems (e.g., Colorado Timing)
• Basic Microsoft skills
• Teamworks knowledge

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with a Division I athletics program
• Networking opportunities within collegiate athletics
• Skill development in operations, logistics, and team management
• Potential pathway to careers in sports management, coaching, or athletic administration
• Includes early registration privileges 
• Includes full-time resident undergraduate tuition scholarship

Time Commitment

• Approximately 20 hours per week
• Required attendance at practices, meets, and team events