Pomona College and Pitzer College are members of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate institutions and two graduate institutions in Claremont, CA.
The 21 varsity Pomona-Pitzer Athletic teams comprise of students from both colleges, and compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) and the NCAA Division III.
POSITION SUMMARY : Responsibilities include :
Schedule, plan and coach practices and competitions throughout the competitive season.
Foster and maintain positive relationships with student-athletes on varsity dive team.
Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of diving boards and dive training equipment.
Oversee diving event management when hosting home competitions.
Recruit qualified student-athlete divers to the team
Regular meetings with the Swim & Dive coaching staff
Assistant should be familiar with, and work to remain compliant with, college, SCIAC, and NCAA DIII rules and procedures.
The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT DUTIES :
Candidates may work up to 20 hours per week, at a rate of with the following possibilities for additional duties beyond their Head Dive Coach position :
Serve as home contest manager
Work alongside the Asst AD for Operations and Events
Opportunities to work alongside athletics communications
Assist with club sports
Assist with oversight of the Athletic Performance Center
Assist with the Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness
Serve on department committees
QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience required; previous playing or coaching experience is required.
Capacity to positively interact with and support a culturally, ethnically, economically, and socially diverse population of students, faculty and staff.
REQUIRED HOURS : Must be available for extensive weekend and evening hours during the season. Travel will be required.
ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS : Temporary, part-time, non-exempt position. The hourly rate for this role is - Hours will vary throughout the year and are negotiable within a range of 20-35 hours expected during the competitive season.
The specific factors that the organization will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include education, training, prior experience, and performance in prior role.
All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship. As a California employer, Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California.
APPLICATION PROCESS : Qualified applicants must submit the following materials : current cover letter, current resume, name and contact information for three professional references.
Pomona College prides itself in being an open, competitive, and equal opportunity employer.