Job Summary

Represent and serve as head diving coach in the event of the head diving coach's absence. Provide instruction, training, and motivation to prepare student-athletes for practices, games, or competitive events. Demonstrate/ instruct student athletes on sport performance principles, game strategies, and safety rules.  Provide diving program management support to the head diving coach. Evaluate student-athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruit or to improve the current student athletes' technique to prepare them for competition.  Serve as mentor to student-athletes with academic and personal issues.  Provide functional supervision to temporary student employees.‎

Required:

• Bachelor's degree Degree field in an area that provides a knowledge base in exercise, physiology or physical performance or in related field
• Six years coaching or playing experience at the collegiate level or above                
• Knowledge of sport-specific fundamentals, techniques, and safety rules & regulations.  
• Ability to analyze, interpret, communicate, and adhere to University, Big Ten Conference, and NCAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.  
• Excellent communication (oral & written), planning, organizational, interpersonal, interviewing, strength training, and counseling skills.  
• Ability to recruit on a national-level, instructs & motivates student-athletes on sport fundamentals, techniques and safety rules & regulations, and provides academic and personal mentoring.  
• Ability to influence and build positive relationships among diverse individuals including: student-athletes, parents, coaches, media, faculty, staff, students, and general public. Must be able to foster a participative management style to successfully guide the work of others.  
• Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting sport.  
• Personal computer and related software skills, e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, data query, Internet, etc., necessary.
• Proficiency in belt/rope spotting techniques on diving specific apparatus, including the ability to safely and effectively pull belts to assist athletes during training sessions.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel for competitions and recruiting events.
• Ability to develop a comprehensive training program for student athletes
   

Additional Information: 

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position   
• A background check will be required for employment in this position 
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) 
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period 
• Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply 
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days