What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Diving Coach - Intercollegiate Athletics position at Duquesne University?
Part-time Diving Coach - Intercollegiate Athletics Salary: Commensurate with experience POSITION
SUMMARY: This position under the direction of the Head Swimming Coach
is responsible for all phases of the women’s diving program as it relates to
the mission of Duquesne Swimming and Diving, and the Duquesne University
Department of Athletics. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited
to coaching, recruiting, team travel, and providing a positive collegiate
experience for student-athletes. DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Student Athlete Management Play a major role in the development
of the student-athletes as individuals, students, and competitors Give support to the student-athletes
emotional, nutritional, educational, and physical needs Practice Transport prospective
student-athletes to the off-campus training facility Add gas to vehicle when needed. Retain receipts for pCard reports Recruiting Identify, contact, and actively
recruit top caliber divers that fit Duquesne’s academic and conference profile Meet with prospective
student-athletes on unofficial and official visits Travel to meets where needed,
developing a good communication base with prospective student-athletes and
their families Fill out appropriate paperwork and
submit to head coach for approval Coaching Coach based on a teaching/development
model Familiarize oneself with all of the
student-athletes in the program Submit a water and dryland season
plan to the head swimming coach Work with the CMU staff regarding
training schedule, cancellations and adjustments Practices should have a major focus
on purposeful drills and technique Create a positive, learning
environment of feedback Constantly monitor the athletes from
a training, mental health, and nutritional health perspective Communication regarding any
student-athlete issues should run through the head coach and then appropriate
actions can be taken with outside sources if needed Continually push the student-athletes
to be better everyday Always communicate with head coach
before making any athletic offers to diving prospective student-athletes Professionalism Maintain a standard of ethics above
the normal population Influence the student-athletes as a
role model and mentor Be accessible to the student-athletes
during the pre-season, peak season, and post-season Build bridges and trust with each
student-athlete while maintaining the proper coach/athlete relationship Be punctual Be conscious of personal social media
accounts Attend all mandatory and a majority
of “optional” athletic or university functions, if work schedule allows Meets Familiarity with DiveMeets.com Support and attend home swimming
meets where diving is not contested Motivate and give feedback clearly,
precisely, and positively Communication and Fundraising Give input and fresh ideas with
regards to practices Speak with parents and alums when
possible Communication with student athletes
regarding water and dry-land schedule changes should be made in a timely
manner Compliance Take and pass the NCAA recruiting
exam Maintain diver practice attendance
and submit to assistant swimming coach Build a working relationship with the
compliance staff Make sure to notify coaching staff of
any official and unofficial visits by divers Other Duties Manage, record and submit pCard
documentation on a monthly basis Secure and organize
(paperwork/training facility/transportation) for diving training trip Completes other
duties as assigned
Location: Intercollegiate Athletics
Position Status: Part-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 870378/70-0165
FLSA Status: Exempt
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution Ability to lead and motivate student-athletes Integrity, leadership, and a thorough knowledge of the sport Strong communication and interpersonal skills USA Swimming Certified Diving Coach Provide the program with athlete skill development and
performance analysis Identifying & recruiting highly competitive student-athletes Preferred
qualifications: Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, and
concussion protocol 2 years of experience coaching at the collegiate level Master’s degree from an accredited institution Alternately, the
successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and
training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to
perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the
following: Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and
recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect
consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity
of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others). Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University
Community. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The
mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of
service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an
ecumenical campus community. APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values
equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We
aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects
contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus
community. We particularly encourage applications from members of
underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter
membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and
its Spiritan heritage by
visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement.
Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they
see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and
furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,
the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.
