Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the diving portion of UVA 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 for international and NCAA success.
• Develop a recruiting plan to identify and recruit successful student-athletes whose talents and abilities align with the goals of the university, the UVA Athletic Department, and the Swimming and Diving program.
• Recruit, retain, and graduate academically successful student­ athletes throughout their tenure at the University of Virginia.
• Work and communicate effectively with administration, support staff, alumni, and other programs’ coaches within this and other university athletic departments.
• Exhibit and practice knowledge, understanding, and application of all NCAA and UVA rules and regulations.

  Preference will be given to applications received by July 10th. The successful candidate will pass a background check. Please do not forward any applicant materials directly to staff of the Department of Athletics, as only applications received through this system will be considered.

  Please apply through Workday, and search for R0037549. Complete an application online with the following documents: Resume, Cover letter, Contact information for three references (email address and phone number).

  Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is performed in the process of coaching student-athletes within a sports program.

  Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Experience as a collegiate athlete.
  • 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, coaches, administrators, staff, and students.
  • Functional computer and social media skills.
  • Commitment to always represent UVA and the program in the highest professional manner.
  • CPR, First Aid, and AED certified after hiring.

  
  Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree.
  • Experience guiding athletes to a world-class level for Team USA
  • Division I college coaching experience.
  • Previous experience creating and implementing a college recruiting plan.