Head Diving Coach

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chevy Chase Club is seeking a Head Diving Coach to lead our diving program with a focus on fun, engagement, and competitive excellence. You will create a safe, positive, and energetic environment where divers are supported, motivated, and eager to improve.

You will build relationships with divers, families and staff, and collaborate with the Aquatics Director and coaching team to ensure alignment, trust, and growth in skills, teamwork and sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two full seasons of coaching experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certified.
• Safety Training for Coaches certified or equivalent.
• Lifeguard certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and elevate the Chevy Chase Club diving program.
• Foster a safe, positive, and energetic team culture.
• Communicate with the Aquatics Director, staff, divers and parents.
• Develop divers' technical skills, confidence and overall growth.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship and lifelong appreciation for diving.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Diving knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

First Aid Certification

CPR & AED Certification

Safety Training for Coaches

Lifeguard Certification preferred

Job description

• Base Pay $1,000.00 - $1,200.00 / Week
• Job Category Swim
• Employee Type Seasonal
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others Yes

Description

The Head Diving Coach will lead and elevate the Chevy Chase Club diving program with a strong emphasis on creating a fun, engaging, and memorable experience for every athlete, while also striving for the highest attainable levels of individual and team competitive excellence. The coach will foster a safe, positive, and energetic team culture where divers feel supported, motivated, and excited to participate and improve.

Building meaningful relationships with divers, families, and staff is a core expectation of this role. The Head Diving Coach will communicate openly and consistently with the Aquatics Director, coaching staff, divers, and parents to ensure alignment and trust. Through thoughtful coaching and mentorship, the Head Diving Coach will develop each diver’s technical skills, confidence, and overall comfort in the sport while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, personal growth, and a lifelong appreciation for diving.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable of dive experience and form.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education/Experience/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least two full seasons of coaching experience required, with prior supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certified.
• Safety Training for Coaches certified or equivalent.
• Lifeguard certified is preferred, but not required.

Summary

The Head Diving Coach will lead and elevate the Chevy Chase Club diving program with a strong emphasis on creating a fun, engaging, and memorable experience for every athlete, while also striving for the highest attainable levels of individual and team competitive excellence. The coach will foster a safe, positive, and energetic team culture where divers feel supported, motivated, and excited to participate and improve.

Building meaningful relationships with divers, families, and staff is a core expectation of this role. The Head Diving Coach will communicate openly and consistently with the Aquatics Director, coaching staff, divers, and parents to ensure alignment and trust. Through thoughtful coaching and mentorship, the Head Diving Coach will develop each diver’s technical skills, confidence, and overall comfort in the sport while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, personal growth, and a lifelong appreciation for diving.