Assistant Coach – Diving

Overview

Summary:

This position is responsible to the Director of Athletics, reporting to the Head Swimming & Diving Coach, for providing coaching expertise and leadership for the administration of the intercollegiate men’s and/or women’s swimming and diving program; assisting the head coach in the effective education, management and administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes, and performing other related duties as assigned.

• Assists in coaching student-athletes, which includes evaluating their performance in both practice and competition, teaching fundamental techniques and providing leadership and instruction, as directed by the Head Coach.
• Teach sportsmanship and set an example of good moral and physical behavior for the student-athletes in your charge. Create positive working relationships with everyone associated with the program.
• Maintain standards of performance consistent with departmental academic and athletic expectations as reflected in the mission statement, goals, objectives, departmental guidelines, and performance appraisal procedures. Strive for excellence in academics and athletics.
• Coordinate and implement with the head coach and compliance officer eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations, proper administration of financial aid for both prospective and enrolled student-athletes, facilities scheduling, and contest administration and game operations as necessary.
• Implement a successful recruiting strategy to attract outstanding student-athletes to attend Colorado Mesa University while remaining in full compliance with all NCAA and RMAC rules, as well as departmental and college policies and procedures.
• Responsible to plan, organize, and execute training plans for Divers of varied levels of collegiate experience and ability. Organize and supervise all practices, group workouts, film sessions and contests for Divers.
• Responsible for monitoring of student-athlete’s academic progress through classroom checks, study hall and progress reports. Lead the coordination, development, supervision and daily operations of summer camps and clinics.
• Oversight of team travel requirements, including transportation, meals, and hotel arrangements. Includes execution & oversight of CMU Travel Expense Reports.
• Engage in, coordinate and help implement all fund-raising activities for the program in conjunction with the head coach, athletic advancement and its representatives.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of all aspects of pre-season, in-season, post-season and offseason strength and conditioning. Responsible for the supervision of graduate assistants, interns, managers, and student workers.
• Communicate regularly and maintain a positive and constructive working relationship with support staff in sports information, student services, sports medicine, campus recreation, business office, facilities/operations, compliance, athletic advancement, marketing, and ticket office, to assist in implementation of an efficient and effective program and department.
• Represent the university at professional meetings, alumni gatherings, campus activities, and civic affairs as requested by the head coach or athletic administrators.
• Attend and participate in department and staff meetings as requested/required.
• Encourage an effective outreach program with student-athletes that provide benefit to the on and off-campus community.
• Maintain, as appropriate, effective relationships with parents, alumni, friends of the program, and others toward the positive image and promotion of the program.
• Evening and weekend work is required.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years’ dive coaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with community groups to encourage and foster their participation in the athletic activities or events.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college and university.
• Demonstrated diving /swimming coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
  , demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of coaching/team supervision, the ability to effectively coordinate recruiting activities, and the ability to maintain team discipline and instill proper ethical and moral standards.

Direct Inquiries Contact:
Mickey Wender, mwender