Assistant Diving Coach

Amherst College; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education seeks an Assistant Diving Coach to support a competitive NCAA Division III diving program. This role involves coaching, practice planning, and athlete development while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, lifeguard certification, and collegiate coaching experience. Join a community committed to professional growth and diversity, where your contributions will help shape the future of student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required and valid driver’s license.
• Current lifeguard certification and collegiate coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in-season coaching and athlete development.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA rules and perform additional duties.

Skills

Coaching

Teamwork

Athlete Development

Diversity Commitment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Amherst College, a leader among highly selective liberal arts colleges, is committed to diversifying its student body and enriching its community through faculty, administration, and staff diversity.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the position of Assistant Diving Coach. The successful candidate will support Amherst’s commitment to a diverse community by contributing to a highly competitive NCAA Division III diving program.

The assistant coach will assist the head coach with practice planning, coaching, athlete development, daily operations, and administrative tasks related to the men’s and women’s diving teams. The role requires understanding the role of athletics in a rigorous academic environment, with responsibilities including night and weekend work, and overnight travel for competitions. The assistant coach will actively support a diverse workforce and foster an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment.

This is a non-benefitted position.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Coaching:

• Assist with in-season coaching and skill development, emphasizing teamwork and conceptual understanding
• Support practice planning and athlete development

Program Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with College, NESCAC, and NCAA rules
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the head coach

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of the Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program (link)
• Current lifeguard certification
• Collegiate swimming and/or coaching experience
• Commitment to or experience working with diverse communities
• Successful completion of reference and background checks

Amherst offers opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career advancement.

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