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Rose Bowl Aquatics Center

Assistant Dive Coach

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Description This position is responsible for coaching dive lessons and/or team practices for the RBAC Dive Team. The program is a year-round competitive dive program that offers high-quality coaching ...

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What is an assistant dive coach?

Assistant Dive Coaches are professionals who support the head diving coach in training and developing divers, typically at schools, colleges, or clubs. Their responsibilities include assisting with practice sessions, teaching proper diving techniques, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and providing feedback to help divers improve. They may also assist in organizing meets and handling administrative tasks. Assistant Dive Coaches play a crucial role in developing athletes’ skills and fostering a positive team environment.

What does an assistant dive coach do?

As an Assistant Dive Coach, your daily responsibilities typically include assisting the head coach in planning and conducting practices, providing individual feedback to divers, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. You'll help organize drills, video analysis, and conditioning sessions, while fostering a positive and motivating environment. Collaboration with the head coach, athletic trainers, and sometimes academic advisors is common to support athletes' overall well-being and progress. This role offers the opportunity to build strong mentoring relationships with divers and develop your coaching skills, which can lead to future advancement within athletic programs.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an assistant dive coach?

To thrive as an Assistant Dive Coach, you need expertise in diving techniques, knowledge of safety protocols, and often a background in competitive diving or coaching, supported by relevant certifications such as CPR/First Aid and potentially USA Diving credentials. Familiarity with video analysis software and pool facility equipment is typically required to enhance training sessions and ensure safety. Strong communication, motivational skills, and the ability to provide constructive feedback help athletes progress and build confidence. These skills and qualifications are vital for fostering athlete development, maintaining safety standards, and supporting the head coach in achieving team goals.

What is the difference between Assistant Dive Coach vs Dive Coach?

AspectAssistant Dive CoachDive Coach
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, and possibly a coaching certificationCPR, First Aid, and advanced coaching certifications
Work EnvironmentAssist in training, supervise divers, support coaching staffLead training sessions, develop training plans, evaluate divers
ResponsibilitiesSupport dive training, ensure safety, assist with equipmentPlan and execute training, assess diver progress, make coaching decisions

The main difference between an Assistant Dive Coach and a Dive Coach lies in their responsibilities and level of authority. An Assistant Dive Coach supports the lead coach by assisting with training and safety, while a Dive Coach leads training sessions and makes coaching decisions. Both roles require similar certifications, but the Dive Coach typically has more experience and responsibility.

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Girls Assistant Dive Coach

Oak Lawn, IL

Community High School District 218
Elementary and Secondary Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Community High School District 218external

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Assistant Dive Coach 
Stipend Category: III  (Assistant Coach; see contract Appendix II for placement)
Summary and Purpose: Support student-athlete development in dive  and assisting the Districts School Athletic Department mission and vision statement.
Responsibilities:



  • Assist the head coach in teaching dive fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.
  • Supervise student-athletes during practices, travel, and related events.
  • Attend and actively participate in all scheduled practices, games (home and away), and team functions.
  • Support the head coach in planning practices, game management, and conducting skill instruction.
  • Monitor and enforce all eligibility, safety, and conduct requirements as established by IHSA, the school, and district policies.
  • Chaperone and supervise athletes at all swim events (including practices, games, community gatherings, etc.), maintaining discipline and promoting a positive team environment.
  • Maintain a safe environment and report injuries promptly to appropriate staff.
  • Complete required paperwork, attendance logs, and communicate with parents and administration as needed.
  • Attend coach meetings and required professional development as assigned by the athletic department.

Additional Expectations:

  • Availability to work in the off season
  • Assist with equipment management, set-up, and breakdown for practices and meets
  • Attend community events (such as parades, fundraisers, etc.)
  • Foster academic achievement, positive citizenship, and school spirit among student-athletes.
  • Complete required first aid, CPR, and district coaching certifications as required by ISBE/IHSA and adhere to all training expectations.

Qualifications:

  • ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification required
  • Previous high school tennis coaching experience preferred

 Compensation and Benefits for External Applicants :
Individuals hired from outside CHSD 218 as seasonal coaches or activity sponsors receive only the contractual stipend for the assignment. Board-provided employee benefits (including health, 
dental, life insurance, leave, and participation in district retirement plans) are not available to external hires in these roles. For benefit eligibility, an individual must be a contracted district employee
Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or ASEP Required









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