Diving Coach

Job no:

R-0000002335

Position Title:

Diving Coach

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Part time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$20.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

09/01/2025

Job Description:

Mount Holyoke College is seeing a dedicated and knowledgeable Diving Coach to assist the Head Coach in managing all aspects of our Division III varsity diving program. This part-time role is integral to the success and development of our student-athletes, both in and out of the pool. This position runs for most of the academic year and includes evening and weekend hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead all diving practices, dryland training sessions, and meet-day activities.

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and industry standards within the diving environment.

• Recruit and evaluate prospective student-athletes (PSAs), coordinating visits and maintaining compliance with all NCAA Division III recruiting regulations.

• Provide support for the academic and personal growth of student-athletes.

• Assist in logistical coordination for travel, meals, and fundraising activities.

• Oversee maintenance and care of diving equipment, including boards, harnesses, and trampolines.

• Utilize and manage diving meet software (e.g., e-Dive, DiveMeets).

• Coach technique, introduce new dives, and provide detailed performance feedback and analysis.

• Assist the Head Coach with duties as needed/assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification.

• Demonstrated knowledge of College diving.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

• Commitment to fostering a positive student-athlete experience.

• Ability to coach and recruit highly motivated scholar-athletes in a rigorous academic setting.

• Culturally competent with experience working in diverse environments.

• Self-starter with a passion for the sport and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree

• Competitive diving and/or previous coaching experience strongly preferred.

• Lifeguard training certification.

Full Job Description

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: 

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.