The Wakefield Chapel Wahoos Dive Team, located in Annandale, is accepting applications for the head coach position for the 2024 summer dive season to support a Wahoo summer dive experience that focuses on individual development, team spirit, sportsmanship, and having lots of fun! 

 

We are looking for an experienced coach with extensive dive knowledge, a great attitude, energy, and enthusiasm to coach our growing team of roughly 60 kids with a wide range of divers from beginner to year-round.

 

Must be able to commit to working from Memorial Day through the end of July for three practices, afternoons prior to June 10 and mornings after school is out) and the regular meet schedule.

 

Responsibilities

-Create and implement practice plans that are appropriate based on age and skill level 

-Improve dive technique with direct instruction of dive mechanics

-Provide constructive and appropriate feedback to all divers during practices and at meets

-Prepare for meets by working collaboratively with the team representative and assistant coaches to identify eligible divers and compile competitive meet sheets

-Direct setup and breakdown of dive practices and meets

-Manage and mentor assistant coaches, including planning and leading weekly coaches’ meetings

-Participate in all dive team events, including practices, meets (including all “A” and “B” meets)

-Communicate effectively with coaches, parents, swimmers, and team representatives

-Model good sportsmanship and promote team spirit in keeping with the NVSL mission

Requirements

-Previous dive coaching experience required

-Love of diving and working with children 5-18 of all levels

-Strong knowledge of dive techniques and mechanics

-Effective communication, organization, and leadership skills

-Experience managing staff and/or volunteers preferred

-Positive team spirit and enthusiasm

-Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid Training and completion of all training required by NVSL Dive prior to first day of practice.

 

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. We offer competitive compensation and a positive work environment with fellow coaches and team representatives.