Athletic Professional

Job Title: BYU Head Dive Coach

Job Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled

Position Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. Now officially a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that! We need someone who understands BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment.

Great benefits including:

• Paid individual cell phone plan

• Free or discounted tickets to athletic events

• Industry leading medical, dental, and supplemental life insurance plans

• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with an employer match and an 8% employer-funded retirement contribution, fully vested from your first day

• Tuition benefits for you and your family

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Job Title: BYU Head Dive Coach

Job Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled

Position Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. Now officially a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that! We need someone who understands BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment.

Great benefits including:

• Paid individual cell phone plan

• Free or discounted tickets to athletic events

• Industry leading medical, dental, and supplemental life insurance plans

• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with an employer match and an 8% employer-funded retirement contribution, fully vested from your first day

• Tuition benefits for you and your family

• A magnificent campus work environment, fantastic food options, and devotionals and forums with leaders from campus and around the world

Duties/Expectations :  

The Head Dive Coach is responsible for leading a nationally competitive Division I Power Five diving program through elite coaching, recruiting, athlete development, and program administration while operating within NCAA, conference, and institutional standards and supporting the strategic goals of a high-performance athletic department.

Program Leadership and Competitive Excellence

• Lead and manage all aspects of a Power Five Division I diving program with the goal of conference and NCAA championship success.

• Design and implement year-round, high-performance training plans that support peak performance at championship meets.

• Evaluate athlete performance using video analysis, performance metrics, and competition results.

• Establish and sustain a culture of excellence, accountability, academic achievement, and integrity.

Elite Recruiting and Talent Identification

• ## Identify, evaluate, and recruit nationally and internationally competitive diving prospects aligned with Power Five standards.

• Manage all recruiting communications, evaluations, visits, and recruiting databases in compliance with NCAA rules.

• Collaborate with admissions, compliance, and NIL personnel to support the successful enrollment of recruits.

• Build pipelines with club programs, high schools, and USA Diving networks.

Student-Athlete Development, Welfare, and Retention

• ## Prioritize student-athlete health, safety, and well-being in a high-performance training environment.

• Support academic progress, eligibility, and life-skills development.

• Collaborate with sports medicine, strength and conditioning, nutrition, mental health, and academic services staff.

• Serve as a mentor and role model, fostering leadership and long-term athlete development.

Compliance, Administration, and Operations

• ## Ensure full compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules, including recruiting, eligibility, honor code and NIL policies.

• Assist with scheduling, travel coordination, meet operations, and facility management.

• Manage assigned operating budgets, equipment procurement, and inventory.

• Maintain accurate records and complete required compliance documentation.

Departmental Collaboration, NIL, and External Relations

• ## Collaborate closely with the Head Swimming Coach, sport administrators, and athletic department leadership.

• Support NIL education and coordination efforts in partnership with institutional NIL staff (no direct compensation arrangement authority).

• Engage alumni, donors, and supporters to enhance program visibility and sustainability.

• Represent the program and institution professionally with media, at competitions, and at public events.

Professional Development and Industry Leadership

• ## Stay current with elite diving techniques, safety standards, technology, and NCAA legislation.

• Participate in national clinics, USA Diving programs, and professional organizations.

• Benchmark the program against top Power Five and national competitors.

What Qualifies You to Apply?

Required :

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field  and 2 years of experience in collegiate, elite club, or international level OR 6 years of experience. (Must have required degree by start date)

• Demonstrated success in developing high-level divers capable of competing at the conference and NCAA level.

• Strong knowledge of NCAA Division I rules, recruiting practices, and compliance expectations.

• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills in a high-pressure environment.

• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend, which may be verified during the application process.

Preferred : 

• Master’s degree in a related field.

• Prior Division I or Power Five coaching experience.

• Experience recruiting nationally and internationally.

• Experience working within NIL education and compliance frameworks.

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications

• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).

• USA Diving coaching certification (or ability to obtain).

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and Cover Letter to the faculty application.

 

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. 

_ This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment. _

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).

 

If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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