Work Days: Varies based on the business need

Shift Start/End Time: Varies based on the business need

Hours Per Week: 20 Hrs/Week

Weeks Per Year: 24 Weeks/Year

Men’s & Women’s Diving Coach

Pay Status and Classification: Non exempt, part-time. This is a 6 month position.

Supervisor: Head Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach

Position Purpose: Oversees and manages all aspects of the diving program for both the men’s and women’s diving teams at Union College in accordance with all rules and regulations set for by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Liberty League, and Union College. Responsibilities include but are not limited to scheduling and conducting practice sessions, preparing and managing a training plan, recruiting student-athletes and supporting the academic progress of our student-athletes.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Coaching and Training: Leads all workouts for divers, and is committed to mentoring and developing a group with wide ranging abilities and experience. Schedules and conducts practice sessions. Implements strategies for student-athletes to perform.

• Recruitment: Identifies, evaluates, and recruits prospective student-athletes who align with the college’s values and academic standards, in close consultation with the head coach of swimming & diving. Develops and maintains relationships with high school coaches, club coaches, and prospective student-athletes.

• Administration: Assists in home and away meet preparation. Develops and executes a season training plan for boards and dryland. Present for recruiting weekends and team activities.

• Team Development and Innovation: Contributes ideas, input, and support to Union Athletics initiatives, decisions, communications, and other activities.. Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of new coaching trends and innovations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of experience coaching club high school or collegiate diving and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience. Master’s degree and diving at the collegiate level is preferred.

• Proficient in using trampoline and spotting rig for dive training.

• Skilled in teaching new dives and evaluating diving techniques.

• Experience in judging diving competitions, including dual meets and championship events.

• Experience in leading, motivating and providing guidance to high achieving and competitive student-athletes.

• Experience in recruiting and successfully identifying talented prospective student-athletes who can thrive in a rigorous academic environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Ability to travel with the team, and work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends is required.

• Physical requirements: Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 30 lbs.) and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.

• The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) lifeguarding training is preferred.

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

Compensation

The pay rate for this position is $16.00 per hour. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy (http://www.union.edu/human-resources/background-check-policy?_ga=2.164769983.1635496244.1717465945-1000516401.1717465945) , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf) .

Union College

Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Accommodations

If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at hr@union.edu or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.

Diversity at Union College

Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws and supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.