Diving Assistant Coach – Division I Athletics

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Delaware is seeking an Assistant Coach I, Diving within the Department of Athletics, Community & Campus Recreation (DACCR) to support a Division I scholarship program. The role includes instruction, practice planning, recruitment, and development of student-athletes under the Head Coach.

Strong knowledge of diving techniques, NCAA rules familiarity, and the ability to work with student-athletes and staff are essential. This position emphasizes academic and athletic excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in coaching related curriculum or acceptable equivalent field.
• One year collegiate coaching or playing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to comply with NCAA rules (Division I familiarity preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of skills and strategies, as well as specialized knowledge of sport required.
• Basic computing skills.

Responsibilities

• Instructs, organizes and executes daily practice and gameplans/preparations.
• Coaches/Instructs student-athletes in the technical aspects of the game.
• Recruit qualified student-athletes for the University, including but not limited to correspondence and contacts with club and high school coaches and prospects, coordinating and facilitating visits, evaluation of practice and competition, working camps and clinics that align with program needs, and assist with maintenance of database.
• Assist with organization and management of travel and equipment budget/needs.
• Represents University to high school coaches, guidance counselors, alumni, parents and prospective student-athletes.
• Assists with film/video analysis, both for scouting and preparation for upcoming opponents and for recruiting evaluation of talent, as assigned by Head Coach.
• Provide training assistance to student-athletes during on and off-season strength and conditioning program execution.
• Provides counsel to student-athletes - academically, athletically and personally.
• Executes game-day responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Executes other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Performs administrative assignments as designated by Athletics administrators.
• Provides analysis for team/player development.
• Record and organize training-related data.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

NCAA rules compliance

Advanced coaching knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Computing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in coaching related curriculum or acceptable equivalent field

Job description

The University of Delaware is seeking an Assistant Coach I, Diving within the Department of Athletics, Community & Campus Recreation (DACCR) to support a Division I scholarship program. The role includes instruction, practice planning, recruitment, and development of student-athletes under the Head Coach.

Strong knowledge of diving techniques, NCAA rules familiarity, and the ability to work with student-athletes and staff are essential. This position emphasizes academic and athletic excellence.