Assistant Dive Coach

Washington Golf & Country Club•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Head Dive Coach, this is a short-term, seasonal position responsible for dive team functions. The role requires independent work outside the Club, conducting regular practices, organizing divers for dive meets, and ensuring strong communication between coaches, divers, parents, and the pool committee. The Assistant Dive Coach will uphold the philosophy of the dive team, lead and motivate divers, and maintain records. Attendance at all practices and meets is required, with active leadership during practices and communication with the supervisor regarding any conflicts. Participation in the opening dive team meeting and Meet the Coaches Night is also expected. The role involves adhering to the bylaws of the CCSDA and the rules of WGCC, preparing and distributing heat sheets, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of facilities, including the Coach's Office and storage areas. This position also includes ensuring the set-up and break-down of the pool for practices and meets, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR certifications
Or any similar combination of education and experience
Acute knowledge of dive meet operations
Experience as a diver
Acute knowledge of dives and techniques
Effective leader
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills to a wide variety of constituents, including both divers and parents (children and adults)
Demonstrated organization and coordination skills and ability to meet deadlines and multi-task
Ability to maintain quality and safety standards and coordinate quality assurance programs in areas of responsibility
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
Excellent interpersonal/relationship-building skills
Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service

Responsibilities

Conduct regular practices
Organize divers for dive meets
Ensure strong communication between coaches, divers, parents and pool committee
Uphold the philosophy of the dive team
Lead and motivate divers to be the best they can be
Maintain records of each diver and maintain Dive Record Board
Attend all practices and meets while actively leading the practices and inform your supervisor of any conflicts
Participate in opening dive team meeting
Attend Meet the Coaches Night
Abide by the current bylaws of the CCSDA as well as the Bylaws and Rules and Customs of WGCC
Prepare, copy and distribute heat sheets
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facilities, especially the Coach’s Office and other storage areas and ensure the set-up and break-down of the pool for practices and meets
Other duties as assigned