Associate Head Coach-Diving

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Req Id: 31516

Job Title: Associate Head Coach-Diving

Job Description:

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Req Id: 31516

Job Title: Associate Head Coach-Diving

Job Description:

Job Summary

Represent and serve as head diving coach in the event of the head diving coach's absence. Provide instruction, training, and motivation to prepare student-athletes for practices, games, or competitive events. Demonstrate/ instruct student athletes on sport performance principles, game strategies, and safety rules. Provide diving program management support to the head diving coach. Evaluate student-athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruit or to improve the current student athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Serve as mentor to student-athletes with academic and personal issues. Provide functional supervision to temporary student employees.‎

Required:

• Bachelor's degree Degree field in an area that provides a knowledge base in exercise, physiology or physical performance or in related field
• Six years coaching or playing experience at the collegiate level or above
• Knowledge of sport-specific fundamentals, techniques, and safety rules & regulations.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, communicate, and adhere to University, Big Ten Conference, and NCAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Excellent communication (oral & written), planning, organizational, interpersonal, interviewing, strength training, and counseling skills.
• Ability to recruit on a national-level, instructs & motivates student-athletes on sport fundamentals, techniques and safety rules & regulations, and provides academic and personal mentoring.
• Ability to influence and build positive relationships among diverse individuals including: student-athletes, parents, coaches, media, faculty, staff, students, and general public. Must be able to foster a participative management style to successfully guide the work of others.
• Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting sport.
• Personal computer and related software skills, e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, data query, Internet, etc., necessary.

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

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Posting Start Date: 5/1/24