Diving-Varsity Girls & Boys Diving Head Coach

NANTUCKET PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Nantucket Public Schools at Nantucket High School is seeking a Varsity Girls & Boys Diving Head Coach to lead the high school diving program. You will teach springboard techniques, manage team practices and meets, and foster a safe, competitive environment for student-athletes.

The role requires planning daily practices, coordinating lineups for meets, and communicating with athletes, parents and staff. Coaching or competitive diving experience and current CPR/First Aid and lifeguard

Qualifications

• Previous diving experience (coaching or competitive diving preferred).
• Active CPR/AED, First Aid, and Water Safety/Lifeguard certifications (or ability to get certified before the season).
• Knowledge of high school diving rules and scoring.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental and advanced springboard diving techniques safely.
• Plan and run daily practices and manage team lineups for meets.
• Ensure athlete safety during all pool training and competitions.
• Encourage strong character, academic focus, and team sportsmanship.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and athletic staff.

Skills

Diving experience

Job description

Diving-Varsity Girls & Boys Diving Head Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952596

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

ob Title: Varsity Head Coach – Girls & Boys Diving

Reports To: Athletic Director

Position Overview

We are looking for a Varsity Girls & Boys Diving Head Coach to lead our high school diving program. You will teach springboard techniques, manage team practices and meets, and build a safe, competitive, and supportive environment for student-athletes.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental and advanced springboard diving techniques safely.
• Plan and run daily practices and manage team lineups for meets.
• Ensure athlete safety during all pool training and competitions.
• Encourage strong character, academic focus, and team sportsmanship.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and athletic staff.

Qualifications

• Previous diving experience (coaching or competitive diving preferred).
• Active CPR/AED, First Aid, and Water Safety/Lifeguard certifications (or ability to get certified before the season).
• Knowledge of high school diving rules and scoring.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Welcome to Nantucket High School, Athletics

An island of pristine beauty 14 miles long and 3.5 miles wide, Nantucket is a haven 27 miles out to sea with something to offer everyone. Once a thriving whaling industry, that decline led to tourism. Now, although a tourist destination, the population hovers from around 15,000 year-round residents to almost 50,000 people in the summer.The National Park Service cites Nantucket, designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1966, as being the “finest surviving architectural and environmental example of a late 18th & early 19th century New England seaport town”. National Geographic says Nantucket is the Number One Island of the 10 Best Islands in the World. Made up of towns’ Nantucket & Siasconset, it’s the perfect place to set sail towards and begin your new adventure.The Nantucket Public School is proud to educate 1,700 students in our diverse district with multiple languages spoken. We offer some of the most competitive salaries and excellent benefits within the Commonwealth.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Matthew Hunt , Assistant Athletic Director
• 10 Surfside Road
• Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]