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Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:21:24 -0400

Head Coach - Diving M & W

The University of California, Berkeley, is the preeminent public university in the country. We’re also one of the leading employers in the San Francisco Bay Area.  We are currently seeking a Head Men’s and Women’s Diving Coach in the Intercollegiate Athletics Department.  This is a twelve month contract position that is full time and is eligible for medical, dental and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities:

·         Instruction of sound principals and expert skills in the sport of diving for springboard and platform diving for the Men’s and Women’s teams

·         Actively recruiting National level recruits to compete academically and athletically within the framework of the Athletic Department, the Pacific-10 Conference and the NCAA

·         Designing a training program consistent with an elite Nationally ranked program including but not limited to 9-10 workouts a week, water time, dry-land conditioning, skill development, and weights

·         Providing budget information for the diving team's needs to head swim coaches, so that an annual budget may be determined while following all UC and department procedures for budget expenditures

·         Maintaining up to date information of sport regulations and rules, responding to all appropriate correspondence and phone calls appropriately, and attending all staff, team and department meetings

·         Working with Athletic Department staff to make arrangements for home contests, including set-up of necessary equipment (tables, P.A., computer systems, etc.)

·         Working with Athletic Department staff to make appropriate arrangements for away contests concerning travel rosters, advance requests, transportation, food, lodging, equipment, expenses, itineraries, etc…

·         Aquatic Event Management responsibilities include overseeing competition set-up and event management for all four aquatics programs (M/W Swimming and M/W Water Polo), coordinating pool issues and requests, and facilitating and coordinating with the maintenance staff about the day to day quality of the training site for pool, deck, locker rooms and storage

Requirements:

Prior coaching experience in the sport of diving
Proficiency in computer skills- Word, Excel, Meet Manager
Excellent knowledge of Colorado timing system and display board
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are critical, as this position will need to work effectively with swim coaches, athletes, and University support staff
Willingness to be creative and take initiative in building a program consistent with a “world class” commitment of athletes, coaches and boosters
Familiarity with Pac-10 and NCAA rules and regulations
Bachelors degree preferred

Please include a cover letter, resume and the contact information for three references when you apply.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a diverse working environment, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits. Apply online at: http://jobs.berkeley.edu/ indicating the job code 1437.