Athletics Diving Coach

Position SummaryResponsible for recruiting high-quality student-athletes who are a strong fit for the University athletically academically and personally. Direct coach and promote sportsmanship in all phases of a successful intercollegiate Womens Swimming and Diving mentor and develop student-athletes while fostering a positive team culture focused on competitive success academic achievement recruitment retention and graduation. Support efforts to enhance the programs reputation among internal and external audiences while maintaining a stable roster of quality and program activities must align with the principles goals and objectives established by the Head Swimming and Diving Coach. The position is also responsible for teaching and reinforcing athletic skills leadership teamwork and personal qualities that will contribute to student-athletes success both during their collegiate careers and after Duties & ResponsibilitiesThis position is for the diving coach who will direct diving operations for the Womens Swimming and Diving in recruitment and selection of prospective to and enforces all policies and procedures of Athletics as well as the rules and regulations of the to the goals and objectives of the Swimming and Diving team consistent with the mission of the Department and the and conduct regular practices in and out of season within the guidelines set forth by the NCAA and develop appropriate strategies to motivate and encourage student-athletes to comply with the Code of Ethical Conduct (Bylaw 10.1-10.4).Follow the administrative procedures established by the University as published in the Athletics Policies and Procedures all Swimming and Diving competitions set forth on the calendar by the Head Swimming and Diving and assist in January Training trip and the Metro Championships in training and care of student-athlete team members including full cooperation of medical advice of the Department of Athletics Training the educational values of intercollegiate athletics consistent with the educational values of the University as outlined in the University and Department of Athletics Mission and cooperate in the implementation of required marketing strategies as directed through social media. Develop specific communications strategies to assure success of the be certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding First Aid CPR/AED or obtain it within 30 days of duties as Skills Abilities & Other AttributesBachelors degree required. Previous successful Diving coaching at the college High School or Club level previous Diving experience at the college high school or club level experience in integrity with a thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with NCAA rules and possess excellent communication skills be a positive motivator have demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities and be able to clearly articulate a coherent plan and vision to build and enhance the Universitys NCAA Division I -Employment RequirementsAll offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background accordance with Connecticut General Statutes 31-51v applicants selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of both the background check and drug test.