What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach Men’s and Women’s Diving Coach position at Alma College?
FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salary; Exempt; Administrative; Part time, Temporary
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
POSITION SUMMARY:
Alma College is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and the NCAA Division III. The position will assistant the head coach with the oversight of the daily aspects of the swim and dive program and will participate as an active member of the Athletics Department.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
This position is supervised by the head men’s and women’s swim and dive coach and has no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist the head coach with the organization and direction of all aspects of a competitive diving program
- Identify and recruit athletically and academically qualified student athletes
- Lead regular diving practice sessions and meet preparation
- Assist with overseeing the administrative process for team travel
- Promote the values and objectives of the team, athletic department and school
- Other job-related duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletics Director
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 1 year coaching experience at the collegiate level or demonstrated successful head coaching experience at the high school or club level
- Knowledge of NCAA Division III and MIAA compliance and conference rules
- Ability to work weekends and evenings, along with travel
- A valid driver’s license and approval as a certified driver under the Alma College policy
- Ability to communicate effectively to various groups and individuals
- American Red Cross or equivalent Lifeguard Certification
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to fulfill essential functions of the position
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates must submit the Alma College application, letter of interest, and a resume via the button below. Applications will be accepted until April 18, 2025.
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Committed to academic excellence and development of responsible leaders, Alma’s students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally.
