Assistant Women's Dive Coach
About The Position
The Assistant Diving Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Swimming/Diving Coach with all aspects of a competitive Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Swimming/Diving program. The Assistant Diving Coach will functionally be the Head Diving Coach for the program and not only assist with coaching specific diving skills but also assist with all phases of the recruitment of highly skilled prospective student-athletes from identification and evaluation through signing them to athletics scholarships, etc. The Assistant Diving Coach is responsible for conducting all of their duties and activities with integrity and within NCAA rules, Missouri Valley Conference rules, Illinois State University, and the Athletics Department regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience as a successful diving coach, including the ability to teach/coach advanced skills in the sport of diving.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit talented high school and transfer student-athletes
- Proven organizational, leadership ability, and both oral and written communication skills
- Strong commitment to academic goals and student-athlete welfare
- Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules governing eligibility, financial aid, and recruiting.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certified (or eligible for certification upon employment)
- Valid Driver’s License
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree
- One to two years of collegiate and/or club swimming coaching experience (graduate assistant level coaching is accepted).
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Swimming/Diving Coach with all aspects of a competitive Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Swimming/Diving program.
- Function as the Head Diving Coach for the program.
- Coach specific diving skills.
- Assist with all phases of the recruitment of highly skilled prospective student-athletes from identification and evaluation through signing them to athletics scholarships.
- Conduct all duties and activities with integrity and within NCAA rules, Missouri Valley Conference rules, Illinois State University, and the Athletics Department regulations.
Benefits
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
