Assistant Dive Coach

utaustin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Assistant Dive Coach to support the Head Diving Coach in developing youth divers, ages 6–18, in a safe, structured environment. You will assist with daily practice, skill progression, competition prep, and athlete mentorship under supervision.

This part-time role is evenings, Monday to Thursday, 5:00pm–8:00pm, with holiday adjustments. Requires competitive diving or gymnastics experience; dive coaching is preferred. Salary: $18.00 hourly.

Qualifications

• Required: Competitive diving or gymnastics experience.
• Preferred: Dive coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Coach age group divers (ages 6-18) on springboard and platform under the direction of the Head Diving Coach.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Competitive diving

Gymnastics

Job description

Job Posting Title

Assistant Dive Coach

Hiring Department

Office of the Associate Vice President for Campus Services

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

15

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Nov 02, 2026

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details

Purpose

The Assistant Diving Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Diving Coach with the training and development of youth athletes, ages 6-18, in a safe, structured, and positive environment. This role supports daily practice operations, skill progression, competition preparation, and athlete mentorship while promoting teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
The Assistant Diving Coach works under the guidance of the Head Diving Coach to advance the program's mission of developing skilled, confident, and successful student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Coach age group divers (ages 6-18) on springboard and platform under the direction of the Head Diving Coach.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Competitive diving or gymnastics experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Dive coaching experience preferred.

Salary

$18.00 hourly

Work Shift

Monday to Thursday, 5:00pm- 8:00pm.
Hours will vary during Holiday breaks.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form