Assistant Diving Coach (PT)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Bridgeport is seeking a Part-Time Diving Coach to support the Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach in NCAA Division II program. You will coach, develop student-athletes, recruit, and help maintain a positive, competitive team culture.

Responsibilities include designing training plans, video analysis, meet preparation, travel support, and ensuring compliance with NCAA, conference, and University policies while promoting academic success and leadership among divers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Coaching and/or participation at collegiate level preferred; teaching/diving skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the University with integrity and promote the program.
• Coach/divers in springboard 1M & 3M events; daily practices and competition.
• Design training plans emphasizing technique, safety and performance.
• Provide instruction, video analysis, and meet preparation.
• Recruit and evaluate prospective student-athletes.
• Assist with travel, meet management, and equipment maintenance.
• Foster academic success, sportsmanship, leadership, and personal development.
• Maintain compliance with NCAA, conference, and University policies.

Skills

Coaching

Diving

Communication

Schedule flexibility

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promoteacademic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment toservice. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturallydiverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for lifeand leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose :

The Part-Time Diving Coach assists the Head Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Coach in all aspects of the University's NCAADivision II diving program. Responsibilities include coaching,student-athlete development, recruiting, and supporting a positive,competitive team culture while ensuring compliance with NCAA,conference, and University policies.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities :

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.)

• Represent the University of Bridgeport and the AthleticDepartment in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity andquality.
• Promote and support the University of Bridgeport and itsmission.
• Promote and support the University of Bridgeport AthleticDepartment’s program mission and goals.
• Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of thedepartment and the University, as well as the rules and regulationsof the NCAA, NE10 and any other authorities that affect theintercollegiate athletic program
• Coach and develop NCAA Division II divers in springboard 1M& 3M events through daily practices and competition.
• Design and implement training plans emphasizing technical skilldevelopment, safety, and performance improvement.
• Provide individualized instruction, video analysis, and meetpreparation.
• Recruit and evaluate prospective student-athletes who alignwith the University's academic and athletic standards.
• Assist with travel, meet management, equipment maintenance, andother program operations.
• Foster academic success, sportsmanship, leadership, andpersonal development among student-athletes.
• Maintain compliance with all NCAA Division II, conference, andUniversity rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with the Head Coach to support the overall successof the men's and women's swimming and diving program.

Other Functions

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or assituation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps currentwith trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a teameffort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill :

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering bestpractices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion,and build an environment in which all members of the Universitycommunity are treated with respect and dignity.
• Experience in collegiate diving

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications :

Education, Training and Experience :

The qualifications required would generally be acquired with or anyequivalent combination of education, work experience andtraining.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; advanced degreepreferred;
• CPR/AED certification;
• College participation and/or coaching preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Coaching and /or participation at collegiate level preferred;demonstrated ability and passion to teach and demonstrate skills indiving:
• Ability to work weekdays, evenings and weekends;
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and meet University of Bridgeport’s DrivingRequirements;
• Willingness to fundraise;
• Ability to interact with all levels of the universitycommunity.

Special Requirements

• Valid license & insured vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements

Work Environment

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Outdoor Weather Conditions

X

Work with fumes or airborne particles

X

Work near moving mechanical parts

X

Risk of electrical shock

X

Vibration

X

Physical Activity

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Talking & Hearing

X

Using hands/fingers to handle/feel

X

Climbing or balancing

X

Bending, pulling, pushing

X

Driving

X

Lifting Requirements

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 3/3

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 75 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

Over 100 pounds

X

Vision requirements

_X_ Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

___ Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

___ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguishcolors)

___ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

___ Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

___ No special vision requirements

(This job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It isused as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change bythe University as the needs of the University and requirements ofthe job change.)

The University of Bridgeport provides equal employmentopportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age,disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or statusas a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state,and local laws. The University of Bridgeport complies withapplicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination inemployment in every location in which the company has facilities.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion,termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,compensation, and training.