It’s been a rough summer for coaches at Northwestern. First there was the resignation of women’s soccer coach Jenny Haigh following the much-publicized hazing actions of team members. Then football coach Randy Walker suffered a fatal heart attack at age 52. Now the culprit is the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service and the victim is women’s assistant swim coach Jocelyn Jay.

Because the university was unable to secure work permits and permanent residency for the former Ohio State star and native Canadian, Jay will not return to Northwestern for the 2006-07 season.

"I am really disappointed I will not be able to continue working with the exciting group of young ladies currently on the team as well as the talented class coming in this fall," said Jay. The Wildcats have recruited one of their best classes since the mid-90’s when Northwestern was routinely in the top ten.

In essence Jay and the University were unable to obtain the necessary paperwork because the INS felt there was a sufficient pool of Americans qualified for the position. The decision is ironic given the annual scramble for head coaches to identify and hire skilled and experienced female coaches.

Ironically, it is expected that a former Northwestern swimmer from Europe will be introduced as an assistant coach for a major university in the coming days.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Northwestern University and look forward to following the team with both their athletic and life endeavors".

For more information on the Northwestern Women’s Assistant job posting visit www.northwestern.edu/hr/careers