GRINNELL COLLEGE ANNOUNCES POSITION CHANGES IN ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Grinnell College Athletics
GRINNELL, Iowa – Andy Hamilton, Grinnell College’s Director of Athletics and Recreation, has announced position shifts in the department.
Erin Hurley has been named Associate Athletic Director in addition to her current duties as head swimming and diving coach and Senior Woman Administrator. Her focus will be on gender equity, Senior Woman Administrator work, acting as a liaison with admissions and working on faculty projects.
Ben Cooprider, currently Coordinator of Athletic Facilities and associate head baseball coach, has also taken on the role of Assistant Athletic Director. He is in charge of operations for athletic facilities, event management and NCAA compliance for the College’s 20 sports.
A third position, which is yet to be hired, will be an Assistant Athletic Director who is also Coordinator for Diversity and Inclusion and Student Programming. That person will develop programming and promote success and retention of students from diverse groups, lead the Pioneer Diversity Council, co-lead the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and aid in event management.
Additionally, assistant swimming and diving coach Tim Hammond has been named associate head swimming and diving coach. He now has an expanded role and autonomy in practice planning and implementation of overall program goals.
Hamilton is excited about the position changes and how they will positively affect the department.
“Erin has a long track record of vibrancy on both the faculty and coaching side,” he said. “Her understanding of the College and balance in academics and athletics suit her well for this post. I was lucky to work with Erin when I was interim AD and I feel so fortunate that she accepted our offer to fill this position.
“Over the past few years, everyone in our department has viewed Ben as a rising professional in the field,” Hamilton continued. “Having him coordinate all of the NCAA compliance and continue doing facility and game management work fits well with his
professional goals and our departmental needs. I am excited that Ben now has a chance to have a formal hand in our athletic administration.
“During his time at Grinnell, Tim has ably acted as assistant coach and coordinator of our expansive natatorium program,” Hamilton added. “Tim’s aptitude in swimming, which can be seen in the past successes of our teams, should allow him to easily take
over more responsibilities as Erin tackles her new role. I am eager to see Tim blossom in this expanded position.”
