Dive Coach

Summary and Purpose:

This position reports to the Head Swimming & Diving Coach, and is responsible for providing coaching expertise and leadership for the administration of the intercollegiate men's and/or women’s swimming and diving program; assisting the head coach in the effective education, management and administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes, while performing other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks/Essential Functions:

• Assists in coaching student-athletes, which includes evaluating their performance in both practice and competition, teaching fundamental techniques and providing leadership and instruction, as directed by the Head Coach.

• Teach sportsmanship and set an example of good moral and physical behavior for the student-athletes in your charge. Creative positive working relationships with everyone associated with the program.

• Maintain standards of performance consistent with departmental academic and athletic expectations as reflected in the mission statement, goals, objectives, departmental guidelines, and performance appraisal procedures. Strive for excellence in academics and athletics.

• Coordinate and implement with the head coach and compliance officer eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations, proper administration of financial aid for both prospective and enrolled student-athletes, facilities scheduling, and contest administration and game operations as necessary.

• Implement a successful recruiting strategy to attract outstanding student-athletes to attend Aquinas College while remaining in full compliance with all NAIA and KCAC rules, as well as departmental and college policies and procedures.

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and executing training plans for divers of varied levels of collegiate experience and ability. Organize and supervise all practices, group workouts, film sessions and contests for divers.

• Responsible for monitoring of student-athlete’s academic progress through classroom checks, study hall and progress reports. Lead the coordination, development, supervision and daily operations of summer camps and clinics.

• Engage in, coordinate and help implement all fund-raising activities for the program in conjunction with the head coach, athletic advancement and its representatives.

• Communicate regularly and maintain a positive and constructive working relationship with support staff in sports information, student services, sports medicine, campus recreation, business office, facilities/operations, compliance, athletic advancement and marketing to assist in implementation of an efficient and effective program and department.

• Represent the university at professional meetings, alumni gatherings, campus activities, and civic affairs as requested by the head coach or athletic administrators.

• Attend and participate in department and staff meetings as requested/required.

• Encourage an effective outreach program with student-athletes that provide benefit to the on and off-campus community.

• Maintain, as appropriate, effective relationships with parents, alumni, friends of the program, and others toward the positive image and promotion of the program.

• Evening and weekend work is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (waived with high level of experience)

• Swim coaching experience of high school, club or collegiate athletes

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 pounds