Part-Time NCAA Diving Coach — Develop Elite Divers

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 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.