Varsity Boys Assistant Diving Coach

Northern High; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Forest Hills Public School District's Northern High in Grand Rapids, Michigan seeks a Part-Time Varsity Boys Assistant Diving Coach to support a competitive youth diving program. You will work with the Athletic Director and Principal to guide athletes, uphold conduct standards, and promote safe, respectful competition at practices and meets.

The role emphasizes communication with families, coaching expertise in swimming/diving, and a commitment to flexible hours and student development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with parents and students expected.
• Swimming and diving and/or coaching experience preferred.
• First aid and CPR knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate clear goals for the team and players.
• Develop skills specific to swimming and diving.
• Establish a team showing good sportsmanship.
• Maintain open communication with students, parents, and staff.
• Create an environment that supports self-esteem and positive self-image.
• Promote and enforce the student-athlete code of conduct.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for student athletes.
• Commit to a flexible time schedule and reliable attendance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Coaching experience

First aid CPR knowledge

Job description

Varsity Boys Assistant Diving Coach

Forest Hills Public School District Northern High - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5446725
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 19, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Reports To: Athletic Director and Principal

Salary: As described in the supplemental contract of the Master Agreement between the Board of Education, Forest Hills Public Schools, and Forest Hills NEA-MEA District Association.

Job Summary: To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills with parents and students required
• Swimming and diving and/or coaching experience preferred
• First aid and CPR knowledge preferred

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and communicate clear and specific goals for the team and individual players
• Develop the skills of players specific to swimming and diving
• Establish a team that demonstrates good sportsmanship
• Maintain open and honest communication with students, parents, other coaches, and Athletic Director
• Create an environment in which athletes can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self-image
• Demonstrate understanding of leadership best practices specific to the sport and age group
• Support student academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievementsDevelop the knowledge and understanding of Forest Hills Public Schools policies and procedures as it applies to athletics
• Promote and enforce the student‑athlete code of conduct
• Connect athletic experiences with life experiences
• Provide an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among coaches and players
• Model good sportsmanship always
• Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment for student athletes
• Ability to commit to a flexible time commitment
• Consistent and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Evaluation: Annually by either athletic director and/or principal

Terms of Employment: The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210. Seasonal position.

The Forest Hills Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Kayla Bruley
• 620 Forest Hill Ave SE
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]