Athletic Professional

Job Title: BYU Head Dive Coach

Job Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled

Position Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. Now officially a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that! We need someone who understands BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment.

Great benefits including:

• Paid individual cell phone plan

• Free or discounted tickets to athletic events

• Industry leading medical, dental, and supplemental life insurance plans

• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with an employer match and an 8% employer-funded retirement contribution, fully vested from your first day

• Tuition benefits for you and your family

• A magnificent campus work environment, fantastic food options, and devotionals and forums with leaders from campus and around the world

Duties/Expectations:  

The Head Dive Coach is responsible for leading a nationally competitive Division I Power Five diving program through elite coaching, recruiting, athlete development, and program administration while operating within NCAA, conference, and institutional standards and supporting the strategic goals of a high-performance athletic department.

Program Leadership and Competitive Excellence

• Lead and manage all aspects of a Power Five Division I diving program with the goal of conference and NCAA championship success.

• Design and implement year-round, high-performance training plans that support peak performance at championship meets.

• Evaluate athlete performance using video analysis, performance metrics, and competition results.

• Establish and sustain a culture of excellence, accountability, academic achievement, and integrity.

Elite Recruiting and Talent Identification

• Identify, evaluate, and recruit nationally and internationally competitive diving prospects aligned with Power Five standards.

• Manage all recruiting communications, evaluations, visits, and recruiting databases in compliance with NCAA rules.

• Collaborate with admissions, compliance, and NIL personnel to support the successful enrollment of recruits.

• Build pipelines with club programs, high schools, and USA Diving networks.

Student-Athlete Development, Welfare, and Retention

• Prioritize student-athlete health, safety, and well-being in a high-performance training environment.

• Support academic progress, eligibility, and life-skills development.

• Collaborate with sports medicine, strength and conditioning, nutrition, mental health, and academic services staff.

• Serve as a mentor and role model, fostering leadership and long-term athlete development.

Compliance, Administration, and Operations

• Ensure full compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules, including recruiting, eligibility, honor code and NIL policies.

• Assist with scheduling, travel coordination, meet operations, and facility management.

• Manage assigned operating budgets, equipment procurement, and inventory.

• Maintain accurate records and complete required compliance documentation.

Departmental Collaboration, NIL, and External Relations

• Collaborate closely with the Head Swimming Coach, sport administrators, and athletic department leadership.

• Support NIL education and coordination efforts in partnership with institutional NIL staff (no direct compensation arrangement authority).

• Engage alumni, donors, and supporters to enhance program visibility and sustainability.

• Represent the program and institution professionally with media, at competitions, and at public events.

Professional Development and Industry Leadership

• Stay current with elite diving techniques, safety standards, technology, and NCAA legislation.

• Participate in national clinics, USA Diving programs, and professional organizations.

• Benchmark the program against top Power Five and national competitors.

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