South Hadley
Description: Part time position assisting the head coach in administering all aspects of a
Division III varsity diving program. The position runs for most of the academic year and includes
evening and weekend hours.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred, knowledge of college diving, competitive diving
experience preferred, previous coaching experience preferred, commitment to the student-
athlete, passion for the sport, attention to detail, excellent interpersonal, communication and
organizational skills, Self-motivated with the ability to recruit, teach and coach highly talented
scholar-athletes who can succeed in a challenging academic environment, cultural competence
when working with a diverse student body, valid driver’s license required, current Red Cross
First Aid and CPR certification required, lifeguard training certification preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Coach all diving practices, meets, and dryland activities.
• Follow all industry standards for safety in a competitive diving environment.
• Manage all aspects of recruiting divers.
• Know and follow all NCAA Division III legislation for recruiting visits, PSA evaluations,
and communication with PSAs.
Help oversee academic and personal well-being of all swimming & diving student-
athletes.
• Assist with travel, meal arrangements and fundraising.
• Assist with upkeep and maintenance of all diving boards, harnesses, trampoline, and
other equipment.
• Have a working knowledge of e-Dive and Dive Meet software.
• Safely use a trampoline and spotting rig for training and instructive purposes
• Teach new dives and techniques with an ability to analyze diving performances and
identify areas needed for improvement,
Assist the Head Coach with duties as needed/assigned