Available MCDL Coaching Jobs

2025 Head Dive Coach and Assistant Head Coach
 

Job Description

Little Falls Dive Team, MCDL
Little Falls Swimming Club located at 5205 Little Falls Drive, Bethesda, MD, is looking to hire a Head Coach and Assistant Head Coaches for their 2025 summer Dive Team.The season begins in mid-June and runs through the end of July. Practices are generally held in the morning and evening (but we are willing to be flexible on practice times as long as it works with the Club).

The Head and Assistant Head Dive Coaches will report to the Club Manager, Lighthouse Pools, and will work collaboratively with the Little Falls Dive Representatives and other parent volunteers to ensure a fun and safe experience for dive team members.

Head Dive Coach Responsibilities:

• Develop diver skills in a fun and safe environment.
• Attend team activities including practices, dive meets, pep rallies, and other team-related activities.
• Prepare divers and dive sheets for all Dual, Invitation, Divisional, and All-Start meets.
• Coordinate with the dive representative, Lighthouse management, and parent volunteers.
• Manage coaching staff including developing weekly schedules and tracking hours worked.
• Be a role model for assistant coaches, coaches in training, and young divers.

Assistant Head Dive Coach Responsibilities:

• Help the Head Coach to develop diver skills in a fun and safe environment.
• Attend team activities including practices, dive meets, pep rallies, and other team-related activities, as needed/scheduled by the Head Coach.
• Support the Head coach in preparing divers for all Dual, Invitation, Divisional, and All-Start meets.
• Work with the Head Coach to manage the Junior coaching staff.
• Foster a fun and spirited team and team activities, while serving as a role model to young divers.
   

Qualifications:
The Head Dive Coach and Assistant Dive Coaches must have the following certifications before the start of the season. Certifications must be current and active at the time of employment:

• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Successful completion of USA Swimming’s Athlete Protection Online Training Course
• Lifesaving certification
• MCDL Coaching Clinic attendance in May/June

The Head Dive Coach and Assistant Dive Coaches are required to have a minimum of two (2)years of experience as a diving coach. The Head Dive Coach and Assistant Dive Coaches are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of personal diving experience and an understanding of the proper and safe execution of dives.
 

Compensation:

Little Falls Swimming Club pays a competitive salary that corresponds with experience. The salary will be divided across regular club pay periods with the applicable portion paid every two weeks. The Head Coach and Assistant Head Coach can also offer private lessons to interested divers.

Interested in Applying?

Please email your resume to admin@littlefallsswimmingclub.com by March 15, 2024. If needed, interviews will be held.

Country Glen Swim & Tennis Club is seeking a Head Dive Coach for the 2024 season. 

Country Glen is located at 10055 Glen Rd, Potomac, MD 20854.

Our dive team ranges in age from 6-18 with skill levels that span from beginners to all-star divers who train year-round. Practices begin the week after Memorial Day and continue until MCDL Divisional and All-Stars Meets in late July. Practices are still to be determined but historically were from 5 to 7 pm Monday-Friday and possibly mornings. In 2023, our meets are at 4 pm on Sunday afternoons. The team typically has a mini practice beforehand at 2 pm. Additionally, there are several social events during the season where it is important the coach attend. 

Qualifications for this position include:

• Previous coaching experience
• Ability to create an environment with an appropriate balance between fun, instruction, and competition for a summer league.  
• Ability to motivate and train young divers and assistant coaches as well as, be well organized and flexible.
• Enthusiastic and committed to developing diver skills.
• Ability and interest in creating a spirit-filled team in cooperation with the pool's swim team is a plus.

Salary will be commensurate with experience/ability. There is also an opportunity for the Head Dive Coach to offer private lessons to divers on their own time for extra income. There has been a lot of interest in taking private lessons in past summers, especially at the end of the season.

Interested applicants should send resumes to Polly Poffenroth (Dive Representative) via email to ppoffenroth@gmail.com  Please call or text her cell phone at 202-302-0450 or email for more information.

2024 Head Dive Coach and Assistant Head Coach Job Description                                                                                                            Carderock Springs Dive Team, MCDL

Carderock Springs Swim and Tennis Club located at 8200 Hamilton Springs Court, Bethesda, MD, is looking to hire a Head Coach and 1-2 Assistant Head Coaches for their 2024 summer Dive Team. The Carderock Cudas are passionate divers who range in age from 6-18 and all skill levels. The season begins in mid-June and runs through the end of July. Practices are generally held in the morning and evening (but we are willing to be flexible on practice times as long as it works with the Club).

The Head and Assistant Head Dive Coaches will report to the Club General Manager and will work collaboratively with the Carderock Dive Representative and other parent volunteers to ensure a fun and safe experience for dive team members.

Head Dive Coach Responsibilities:
● Develop diver skills in a fun and safe environment.
● Attend team activities including practices, dive meets, pep rallies, and other team-related activities.
● Prepare divers and dive sheets for all Dual, Invitation, Divisional, and All-Start meets.
● Coordinate with the dive representative, Carderock Club Manager, and parent volunteers.
● Manage coaching staff including developing weekly schedules and tracking hours worked.
● Be a role model for assistant coaches, coaches in training, and young divers.

Assistant Head Dive Coach Responsibilities:
● Help the Head Coach to develop diver skills in a fun and safe environment.
● Attend team activities including practices, dive meets, pep rallies, and other team-related activities,
as needed/scheduled by the Head Coach.
● Support the Head coach in preparing divers for all Dual, Invitation, Divisional, and All-Start meets.
● Work with the Head Coach to manage the Junior coaching staff.
● Foster a fun and spirited team and team activities, while serving as a role model to young divers.

Qualifications:
The Head Dive Coach and Assistant Dive Coaches must have the following certifications before the start of the season. Certifications must be current and active at the time of employment:
● Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
● Successful completion of USA Swimming’s Athlete Protection Online Training Course
● Lifesaving certification
● MCDL Coaching Clinic attendance in May/June

The Head Dive Coach and Assistant Dive Coaches are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a diving coach.
The Head Dive Coach and Assistant Dive Coaches are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of personal diving experience and an understanding of the proper and safe execution of dives.

Compensation:
Carderock Springs Swimming Club, Inc., pays a competitive salary that corresponds with experience. The salary will be divided across regular club pay periods with the applicable portion paid every two weeks. The Head Coach and Assistant Head Coach can also offer private lessons to interested divers. Carderock has an established compensation rate for private lessons.

Interested in Applying?
Please email your resume to carderockclub@verizon.net by March 15, 2024. If needed, interviews will be held. Carderock intends to decide on our Head/Assistant Head Coaching staff by April 12, 2024.

NORTH CHEVY CHASE POOL - Assistant Head Dive Coach

North Chevy Chase (NCC) Pool, located at 8817 Brierly Road, Chevy Chase, MD, is seeking a passionate and experienced individual to fill the role of Assistant Head Dive Coach. As a key member of our coaching staff, you will play a vital role in developing and mentoring our divers, fostering a positive and competitive team environment, and ensuring the safety of all participants.

Job Description:

Assistant Head Dive Coach will be a part of a coaching staff for 45-55 divers. The MCDL dive season runs from May 27 through the end of July. Applicants must be available Monday-Friday to coach dive practices between 4:15 PM - 6:45 PM. In addition, Assistant Dive Coach will coach during dual meets on Sunday afternoons from 3:30 PM- 9:00 PM from June 15 - July 13, dive divisionals July 20, Robin Hood Invitational and All-Star Meets.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized instruction and feedback to divers of all skill levels, focusing on technique, skill development, and safety.
• Assist in the planning and execution of practices, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
• Motivate and inspire divers to achieve their full potential, fostering a supportive and encouraging team atmosphere.
• Ensure the safety of all divers by enforcing safety rules and regulations, and maintaining a safe diving environment.
• Collaborate with the Head Coach and other coaching staff to develop training plans, assess diver progress, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in the organization and execution of dive meets and competitions.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor for divers, promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
• Communicate effectively with divers, parents, and other coaching staff members.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a dive coach, preferably with experience coaching divers of various skill levels.
• Strong knowledge of diving techniques, rules, and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Ability to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
• By the start of employment:
  • Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Water Safety.
  • Completion of MCDL Coaching Clinic in May/June 2025
  • Successful completion of USA Swimming’s Athlete Protection Online Training Course

Additional Information:

• Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience/ability.
• There is also an opportunity for the Assistant Head Dive Coach to offer private lessons to divers on their own time as well as host a dive clinic in August.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and letter of interest to NCC Dive Rep, Alison Gee  alisoncgee@gmail.com  Cell: 202-257-4455

Flower Valley Dive Team is seeking a head dive coach for the 2023 summer season.  The ideal candidate would have prior dive coaching experience and enjoy working with kids of a variety of ages and diving abilities.  Prior participation in a recreational or competitive dive team is desired.  Knowledge of the proper sequence of dive skill acquisition is a requirement.  Good team management and organizational skills are necessary as is a desire to help every diver progress to the best of their potential and have fun.  

Responsibilities include:

·  Provide daily dive instruction appropriate to several different levels of divers.

·  Work with dive team representatives and assistant coaches. 

·  Coach at all dive meets including Rookie Meet (June), Divisionals, All-Stars, and Robin Hood Invitational (all in July). 

·  Attend all social events and planning meetings.  

·  Help create an atmosphere of team-spirited fun for all ages.

·  Be a role model for assistant coaches, coaches in training and young divers.

·  Other team duties as needed specific to Summer Dive Season 2024.

Practices are typically:

·  Monday -Friday  4:30-6:30 pm until public schools are closed for summer, and then

·  Tuesday-Friday mornings from 9:00 - 11:00 am and Mondays-Fridays 4:00 - 6:00 pm; Wednesday afternoon practices are not held when our pool hosts a home swim meet.

·  Some flexibility on times of practices may be considered as long as it meets the pool schedule of the Flower Valley Bath and Racquet Club and swim team schedules.

River Falls Swim & Tennis Club, located at 7915 Horseshoe Lane, Potomac, MD, is looking to hire to a Head Coach for the 2025 summer dive season.  The season begins at the end of May and goes through July.  Our team is made up of divers aged 5-18 from beginner to All-Star.  Practices are generally held in the evening but could be modified with approval from the Club.

The Head Coach will work with the Assistant Coach, an experienced diver and member of the team, and the Dive Reps with all aspects of team management.

Head Coach Responsibilities:

• Develop diver skills in a fun and safe environment.
• Available to coach at all practices.  Tentative practice schedules can be found at https://riverfallsdolphins.swimtopia.com/dive-practice-schedule  
• Prepare divers and dive sheets for all Dual, Invitational, Divisional and All-Star meets.
• Be a role model for the assistant coach and divers.
• Help create an atmosphere of team-spirited fun for all ages.

Head Coach Qualifications:

• Previous coaching experience.
• Previous diving experience and an understanding of the proper and safe execution of dives.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Successful completion of USA Swimming’s Athlete Protection Online Training Course.
• Attend (or have attended) MCDL coaching clinic to be offered in May or June.

Compensation:

River Falls pays a competitive salary that corresponds with experience.  The Head Coach can also offer private lessons to interested divers.

Interested applicants should send their resume to rfswimanddive@gmail.com.