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Title: Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Diving

Department: Swimming/Diving- Athletics

Duration: 11 months - End Date: June, 30, 2026

Employment Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time, Up to 29 hours per week

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head Coach, Swimming & Diving, the Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Diving is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of divers, including but not limited to: coaching, scheduling, conditioning, contest preparation, scouting, practice planning and execution, fundraising, purchasing and care of equipment, planning and supervision of team travel, and monitoring the personal, academic, and athletic development of student-athletes in the program. A key area of responsibility will also be assisting in the implementation of the program's recruiting plan to attract student-athletes with strong character and an academic profile that aligns with the mission of the College and Athletics. The Assistant Coach will work collaboratively with various departments across campus, including but not limited to Admissions, Student Affairs, Institutional Advancement, and Alumni Relations, to optimize community engagement efforts.

Job Duties

• 60% - Provide direct coaching to divers during scheduled practice times and competitions. Responsibilities include observing and improving diving techniques, offering feedback and encouragement, teaching mental fortitude, and fostering a supportive environment. Building strong relationships with student-athletes to ensure trust and respect is essential to their development and team success. - (Essential)
• 20% - Develop and implement practice plans that address technical skills, conditioning, and meet preparation. - (Essential)
• 20% - Recruit and retain a competitive group of at least three men’s and three women’s divers. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of diving experience.
• Knowledge of men’s and women’s competitive diving on 1M and 3M springboard.
• Ability to improve technique, build mental toughness, and build strong relationships with the athletes.
• Ability to make safe call outs for difficult dives.
• Demonstrated commitment to the academic achievement of student athletes.
• Knowledge and/or application of rules and regulations of SCIAC Conference and the NCAA Division III.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google drives/folders/forms, Adobe Acrobat, Web Editing, and social media applications or any combination of productivity programs applicable to position responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough; skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy. Strong commitment to a quality work product.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing and electronically.
• Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion & diversity.
• Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work effectively in high-volume, high accountability, confidential environment with multiple and changing priorities. Effective organizational, logistical, time management and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize and fulfill the functions of an office in a timely manner.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
• Ability to provide effective leadership and training, and to work effectively and professionally across functions, disciplines, levels, and with diverse groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in athletics, sports management, training, or other fields related to position responsibilities.
• Three years of college coaching experience, some of which was at the collegiate level.

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE:  $17.87/hr