Diving Head Coach - Albemarle HS

Albemarle High School; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Albemarle High School in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks a Diving Head Coach to lead the school's diving program. The coach will teach diving technique, mentor student-athletes, and coordinate practice schedules while ensuring safety and sportsmanship.

This is a part-time coaching stipend position with evening and some weekend commitments. The ideal candidate will have previous coaching experience, knowledge of VHSL rules, and the ability to develop AA student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of VHSL rules and regulations.
• Ability to develop and train AA student-athletes.
• Ability to organize and prepare practice schedules.
• Emphasis on teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
• Previous coaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the diving program and coach student-athletes in techniques and routines.
• Conduct after-school and weekend practices and events.
• Travel regularly with the team to matches and competitions.

Skills

VHSL rules

Athlete development

Practice planning

Team discipline

Coaching experience

Safety awareness

Job description

Diving Head Coach - Albemarle HS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5990910

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Diving Head Coach

AlbemarleHigh School

Our preferred qualifications would be:

• Prior coaching
• Knowledge of competitive diving rules and regulations.
• Experience participating in or coaching competitive diving
• Knowledge of diving techniques, including approach, hurdle, takeoff, flight, and entry.
• Ability to teach front, back, reverse, inward, and twisting dives.
• Understanding of diving progressions and skill development.
• Ability to recognize unsafe diving practices and prevent injuries.
• Knowledge of pool safety and emergency procedures.
• Ability to evaluate divers and help develop competitive dive lists.

SALARY: Coaching Stipend

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Until Filled (unless otherwise noted above)

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should possess the following: knowledge of VHSL rules and regulations; ability to develop and train AA student-athletes; personal skills that reflect positive relations with high school student-athletes, parents and the community; extensive knowledge of the principles of individual and team fundamentals of the listed sports; ability to organize and prepare practice schedules; ability to develop a solid discipline that emphasizes team work and good sportsmanship. Previous coaching experience is required. Preference will be given to those candidates who hold or are eligible for a Virginia teaching license. Pursuant to state law, individuals applying for employment with the Albemarle County Public Schools for any position shall be required to disclose prior convictions of law other than minor traffic violations or juvenile offenses. Information provided by applicants may be verified by work history, personal reference or criminal record inquiries to determine the applicant's acceptability for employment.

Divecoaching/experience helpful. After school and weekend hours. Coaching stipend available.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS: Duties are typically to be performed in school settings including gym and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting and other physical activities will be required. The position will require daily personal and close contact with student-athletes to provide instruction. The position will also require regular travel with student-athletes to and from matches. Regular contact with other coaches, administrators, parents and the media.

NOTE: All positions are part-time, temporary positions.

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Lisa Bendall , Athletic Director
• Albemarle High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]