Women's Diving Coach

Women's Diving Coach

Working Title: Women's Diving Coach

State Role Title: Administrative and Professional Faculty

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300049 - Women's Swimming

Pay Band: N/A

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Beginning Review Date: 04/08/2026

James Madison University, a Division I member of the NCAA, is seeking Women's Diving Coach to work within a highly competitive program. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the diving portion of JMU Swimming & Diving in coordination and under the guidance of the head coach consistent with the goals of the university and shared goals/vision of the staff.
• Engage in professionally responsible and values-based coaching to nurture, lead and develop the complete high-achieving student athlete academically, athletically and socially.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of the sport of diving and coaching strategies to develop talent to NCAA caliber and champion level athletes.
• Develop a recruiting plan to identify and recruit successful student-athletes whose talents and abilities align with the goals of the university, Athletic Department, and Swimming and Diving program.
• Recruit, retain and graduate academically successful student athletes throughout their tenure at James Madison University.
• Work and communicate effectively with administration, support staff, alumni, other programs' coaches within this and other university athletic departments.
• Exhibit and practice a knowledge, understanding, and application of all NCAA and JMU rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience as a collegiate athlete or successful experience as a diving coach
• Demonstrated ability to be a positive role model, leader, teacher, and coach through previous experiences
• Demonstration of proactive, effective and thoughtful interpersonal communication skills along with the ability to work with diverse groups such as coaches, administrators, staff and students
• Functional computer and social media skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest level of professionalism
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certified subsequent to hiring

Preferred:

• Master's Degree
• Division I college coaching experience
• Previous experience creating and implementing a college recruiting plan

Conditions of Employment: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.jmu.edu/jobs/women-s-diving-coach-harrisonburg-virginia-united-states