Varsity Boys Diving Coach

Summary:

Hudsonville’s Varsity Diving Coach is responsible for helping oversee the Boys’ Diving  team.The mission of Hudsonville Public Schools is to educate, challenge, and inspire all learners to become contributing, responsible members of a global society. 

Description:

• Work directly with Swim Coach and Athletic Director and assist in the following areas: 
• Conduct player tryouts
• Lead team practices and conditioning sessions
• Provide in-game strategy
• Coordinate travel plans for away games
• Select, instruct and coach the team through the season at practices and contests 
• Maintain all records, statistics, and awards information 
• Maintain ongoing communication with players, parents, and media 
• Attend practices, games, and meetings punctually.
• Teach necessary skills for individual and team achievement

• Must have the following: 
• Possess a great love of the sport and a high interest in helping individuals reach their highest potential
• Be a good role model for student-athletes 
• Current knowledge of rules, fundamentals, teamwork and the ability to relate to and teach teenage students 
• Strong commitment to building a successful program for student-athletes 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Strong organizational skills 
• Creating a positive learning experience for all members of the team 

Education and/or Experience:

• Evidence of expertise in sport 
• Preferably previous coaching or history playing sport 

Language Skills: 

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the community, regulatory agencies or staff members.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position requires standing and walking

Position involves frequent lifting up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.  

Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity.  

Position involves frequent repetitive action on a keyboard. 

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.