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

 

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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

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Is this a JMU only position?  No

Is this a grant-funded position?  No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?  No

 

Beginning Review Date:  04/08/2026

 

About JMU:

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

 

General Information:

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:

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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

Additional Posting Information:

JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

 

Conditions of Employment:  

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

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

 

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

 

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

 

 

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