Title: Diving Coach

State Role Title: Administrative - Lecturer

Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Viriginia Military Institute is accepting applications for a full-time Diving Coach. 

The diving coach primarily coaches the divers but also assists in other aspects of the intercollegiate swimming and diving team. In addition to a strong knowledge of the rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA, the successful candidate must also possess an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of organizing, directing, and administering a diving program, including but not limited to: recruiting, skill/technique instruction, and other program related administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Some (generally two (2)+ years) of College and/or Club Diving coaching experience.
• Must demonstrate understanding, compliance and commitment to America East Conference, NCAA and state rules and regulations.
• Design and implement a season plan for skill development, conditioning, and the mental aspects of the sport of diving.
• Integrate diver experience into the overall season plan devised by the Head Coach in an effective manner.
• Actively recruit prospective divers and communicate regularly with the head coach regarding the group.
• Manage administrative tasks (dive lists, travel logistics, meal planning) in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist, attend, and participate in fundraising, alumni, public and media events, gatherings, and efforts as directed by the Athletic Director and the Head Coach of Swimming & Diving.
• Ability to motivate and effectively communicate with student-athletes.
• Commitment to being a positive member of the Athletics Department, the college community, and the ability to influence his/her athletes to do the same.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in coaching and recruiting at the college or university level desired.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Tamara Wade

Phone: 540-464-7322

Email: wadete@vmi.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.