Assistant Women's Dive Coach

Assistant Women's Dive Coach

Job no: 521842
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Assistant Women's Dive Coach
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Assistant Diving Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Swimming/Diving Coach with all aspects of a competitive Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Swimming/Diving program. The Assistant Diving Coach will functionally be the Head Diving Coach for the program and not only assist with coaching specific diving skills but also assist with all phases of the recruitment of highly skilled prospective student-athletes from identification and evaluation through signing them to athletics scholarships, etc. The Assistant Diving Coach is responsible for conducting all of their duties and activities with integrity and within NCAA rules, Missouri Valley Conference rules, Illinois State University, and the Athletics Department regulations.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$40,000 - $44,000

Assistant Women's Dive Coach

Job no: 521842
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Assistant Women's Dive Coach
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Assistant Diving Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Swimming/Diving Coach with all aspects of a competitive Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Swimming/Diving program. The Assistant Diving Coach will functionally be the Head Diving Coach for the program and not only assist with coaching specific diving skills but also assist with all phases of the recruitment of highly skilled prospective student-athletes from identification and evaluation through signing them to athletics scholarships, etc. The Assistant Diving Coach is responsible for conducting all of their duties and activities with integrity and within NCAA rules, Missouri Valley Conference rules, Illinois State University, and the Athletics Department regulations.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$40,000 - $44,000

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree
   
2. Experience as a successful diving coach, including the ability to teach/coach advanced skills in the sport of diving.
   
3. Demonstrated ability to recruit talented high school and transfer student-athletes
   
4. Proven organizational, leadership ability, and both oral and written communication skills
   
5. Strong commitment to academic goals and student-athlete welfare
   
6. Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules governing eligibility, financial aid, and recruiting.
   
7. CPR/AED and First Aid certified (or eligible for certification upon employment)
   
8. Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree
   
2. One to two years of collegiate and/or club swimming coaching experience (graduate assistant level coaching is accepted).

Work Hours

Varies

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

June 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
List of Professional References

Please Note : These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
  
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
  
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
  
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
  
• Paid benefit time
  

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here:https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Contact Information for Applicants

Andy Newton, asnewto@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.

Application Opened: 05/14/2026 09:00 AM CST
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