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Girls Diving Coach Starting Date: August 10, 2026 Location: BHS Pay Rate: $2,715 Stipend Summary of ... head coach (if applicable) and monitor compliance. * Provide the Athletic Director with the team ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for head diving coach in the United States is $56,742.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,500.00 and $64,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Head Diving Coach is responsible for leading and managing a diving program, typically for a school, university, or club. They develop training plans, teach diving techniques, and ensure athletes follow safety protocols. Additionally, they organize practices, coordinate competitions, and mentor divers to improve their skills and performance. The role also involves recruiting new athletes, maintaining equipment, and working with other coaches and staff to support the overall success of the team.

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To thrive as a Head Diving Coach, you need extensive experience in competitive diving, strong knowledge of training methodologies, and a coaching certification (such as from USA Diving or similar organizations). Familiarity with video analysis tools, aquatic safety protocols, and athlete management systems is typically required. Excellent leadership, motivational abilities, and strong communication skills help in guiding athletes and working collaboratively with assistant coaches and facility staff. These skills are essential to develop athletes’ potential, maintain safety, and successfully manage a cohesive diving program.

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A Head Diving Coach often encounters challenges such as individualizing training programs to suit diverse skill levels, maintaining athlete motivation during rigorous practice schedules, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. Addressing these challenges requires clear, consistent communication with athletes, close collaboration with assistant coaches, and ongoing professional development to stay current with best coaching practices. Coaches also design injury prevention programs and foster a supportive team culture to help athletes manage pressure and perform at their best. By proactively addressing these challenges, Head Diving Coaches create an environment where divers can thrive both personally and competitively.

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Girls Diving Coach

Brighton Area Schools

Brighton, MI • On-site

$2.7K/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Manage all equipment and follow procedures for team equipment purchases.

  • Conduct tryouts, select team participants, and organize team practices and events.

  • Report scores, injuries, and disciplinary issues to the Athletic Director and communicate with students and parents regarding team activities.


Job description

Position Type:
Athletics/Coach
Date Posted:
8/4/2026
Location:
Brighton High School
Closing Date:
08/14/2026
Girls Diving Coach
Position: Girls Diving Coach
Starting Date: August 10, 2026
Location: BHS
Pay Rate: $2,715 Stipend
Summary of Position: To work in a coordinated effort with the students, parents, school and athletic department to instruct student athletes in the skills, strategies, safety issues, and physical training relevant, in order for students to realize individual and team success.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Prior successful coaching required.
  • High school diploma/GED required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of fundamentals, rules, strategies and systems.
  • Willing to undergo a background check.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of students and adults within the rules of the MHSAA, league and BAS.

Duties:
  • Manage all equipment and follow procedure for team equipment purchases.
  • Participate in all team meetings/program meetings, a pre-season parent meeting and attend Athletic Department and league/state meetings as needed.
  • Conduct tryouts and select team participants.
  • Provide leadership in hosting local, league and state events.
  • Present a calendar of all practices, contests and events as well as Athletic Department guidelines and team rules to all athletes, parents and program head coach (if applicable) and monitor compliance.
  • Provide the Athletic Director with the team calendar, all required student athlete pre-season paperwork and requests for facilities use.
  • Assist the program in and out of season within applicable MHSAA/BAS rules, eligibility and policies/procedures.
  • Complete ongoing professional development as required.
  • Attend all practices, contests and events with a written plan for the team/individuals including safety issues and utilize teaching techniques that are safe, efficient, age appropriate and non-abusive to students or staff.
  • Organize and run an end of the season recognition event for the team.
  • Report all scores on a timely basis to the media and Athletic Department.
  • Report all injuries or disciplinary issues immediately to the Athletic Director.
  • Provide recommendations to the Athletic Director as needed.
  • Follow district fundraising policies.
  • Responsible for all expenditures and deposits in the internal account.
  • Communicate all student release time from school in advance with the Athletic Department and parents
  • Responsible for maintaining discipline and good behavior of team members at all team functions, including transportation to and from events, in accordance with district policies and procedures.
  • It shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.
  • Establish the fundamental philosophy of the program.

APPLICATIONS:
  • Apply on-line or send applications to: John Thompson, Athletic Director

Attachment(s):
  • Athletic Coach.pdf