Head Diving Coach

Overview

Head Diving Coach — We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Head Diving Coach to lead, inspire, and develop our diving program. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, a commitment to athlete growth, and the ability to foster a positive and competitive team culture. If you’re ready to mentor athletes, elevate performance, and make waves in the pool and beyond—we want you on our team!

Pay range: $20.00 - $31.00/hour; starting pay based on qualifications. This is an hourly, part-time position, up to 19 hours per week.

Applications will continue to be accepted and may be considered until the positions are filled. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application. We value diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Note:

Along with the required application, candidates are asked to submit a cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the position.

Appointment of the final candidate will be contingent upon the results of pre-placement conditions including CORI and SORI checks. Costs of these pre-placement requirements will be borne by the Town.

The Town of Concord, MA is an EEO Employer. We value diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Human Services
- Recreation

MISC 2

Aquatics Program Manager

Non-Exempt

Town Manager

August 2025

Under the general supervision of the Aquatics Manager and Aquatics Supervisor, perform tasks in instructing and administering Beede Center’s Diving program. The Head Diving Coach is responsible for creating and maintaining a learn-to-dive program with the goals of introducing new divers to competitive diving and converting those learners into a Competitive Diving Team. Performs varied and responsible duties requiring a thorough knowledge of departmental operations and the exercise of judgment and initiative in completing tasks, particularly in situations not clearly defined by precedent or established procedures.

Incumbent is called upon to handle a significant amount of details, each varying from the other in substance and content, requiring workload with flexibility.

• Lead all diving lessons, practices, and dry land sessions
• Teach technique, introduce new dives, and provide detailed performance feedback and analysis
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and industry standards within the diving environment
• Actively engage with all participants, with an athlete-first mentality
• Work with Aquatics Manager to build and develop a diving program that covers all skill levels
• Oversee the facility and ensure all diving equipment is in good working order
• Assist with any and all meet related needs
• Remains aware of all fitness and pool related classes and programs run by the Recreation Division
• Provides adequate notice if unable to work a scheduled shift; arranges for a substitute coach and obtains approval from Management
• Arrives on time and is ready to work
• Attends mandatory in-service training sessions and staff meetings
• Regular attendance at the workplace is required

• Oversee Volunteers and other Dive Coaches

• Required certifications: CPR for Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid
• Preferred certifications:
  Lifeguard Training
• At least 3 years of competitive diving coaching experience is strongly preferred

• Specialized knowledge in Aquatics. Ability to teach and mentor divers in skill-development and to fairly and tactfully enforce facility rules and regulations
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the public, including children and young adults, in a courteous manner
• Ability to maintain a variety of records and statistics
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks at the same time

Must be able to perform the physical demands either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. Regularly required to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, reach, crawl, climb, sit and hear for extended periods. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects or equipment. Noise is moderate to loud at times and some work may be performed outdoors under various weather conditions.

Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges. Some work is performed in an office environment; may be exposed to demands of other individuals and the volume of tasks.

The statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.