The Oberlin College Department of Athletics and Physical Education invites applications for the position of Diving Coach.
This is a full-time, 12-month Administrative and Professional Staff position, reporting to the Director of Athletics and Physical Education and working with the Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving/Aquatic Director.
Responsibilities
This position will be responsible for assisting the Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving/Aquatic Director in all aspects of coaching, recruiting, and administering within the swimming program as well as aquatic facility/staffing management.
Implements coaching strategies and methods to help student-athletes’ growth in athletic, interpersonal, academic, and teamwork skills; analyzes performance of team and adjusts strategies as needed; plans and conducts practices and other activities in preparation for competition; and actively recruits competitive and qualified individuals.
Assists with the management of the team budget; monitors expenditures to ensure that proscribed limitations are adhered; ensures that all expenditures are properly documented and in compliance with university and NCAA regulations.
Helps identify and develop team strategy for recruitment; analyzes future needs; creates promotional strategy for contacting and recruiting prospective student athletes; develops promotional correspondence and materials for distribution to prospective recruits; conducts recruiting calls, trips and activities
The incumbent will also have secondary department and physical education administrative responsibilities\ including scheduling pool rentals, supervising the lifeguard staff and assisting with rec center facility management.
Essential Job Functions
Marginal Job Functions
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; two years of coaching experience preferably at the collegiate level; strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills; ability to recruit and evaluate prospective student-athletes; organize official visits including assigning hosts, and create itineraries while adhering to all NCAA Division III regulations.
Current certification as an American Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguard Instructor is highly recommended.
Knowledge of Hy-Tek Software and
Divemeets.
com is desirable as well.
Desired Qualifications
Compensation
Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, and includes an excellent benefits package.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Submit a cover letter, résumé, and three references with current contact information to Alex de la Pena, Head Swimming and Diving Coach/Aquatic Director, Oberlin College, via email to alex.
delapena@oberlin.
edu.
A review of application material will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Deadline for submission is May 1, 2024.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
List of References
Optional Documents
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