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Part Time Assistant Coaches

Position Overview

As an Assistant Coach, the successful candidate will support the Head Coach in delivering a comprehensive and effective diving programme. This includes assisting with the preparation of monthly lesson plans for pool and dry-land training sessions, supporting the implementation of performance goals for divers, and contributing to a positive and engaging training environment.

The role involves working with athletes across a range of ages and abilities, fostering their development, encouraging participation, and promoting a strong culture of teamwork, commitment, and sportsmanship within the club.

Essential Criteria:

  • Level 1 or Level 2 Coaching Certificate for Diving or recognized international equivalent

  • Valid Swim Ireland / Sport Ireland safeguarding level 1 certificate (within 3 years)

  • Valid vetting through the An Garda Síochána National Vetting Bureau via Shamrock Diving Club / Swim Ireland

Desirable Criteria:

  • Recognised First Aid at Work Certificate

  • Proven track record of coaching divers to junior or senior championships

  • Positive, high energy, and commitment

  • View success not just as winning but as helping divers achieve their goals

  • Orientation towards continuous improvement

Role Description: Our Assistant Diving Coaches will support the Head Diving Coach in developing a comprehensive and effective diving program. This includes assisting with the preparation of practice and competition plans, encouraging diver participation, establishing rapport, and motivating athletes to reach their highest potential.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in developing and implementing individual performance goals and plans for each diver.

  • Help prepare and submit monthly lesson plans for both dryland and pool diving time to the club committee.

  • Support the Head Coach in creating and reviewing a long-term strategic plan for competitive diving, ensuring the plan is progressive, sustainable, and follows the principles of long-term athlete development (LTAD).

  • Assist in producing an annual competition/training camp program that includes and develops all competitive club members and supports the Swim Ireland Domestic Competition Framework.

  • Aid in the selection of athletes and/or teams for competitions and training camps.

  • Help plan and manage logistics for competitions and training camps in conjunction with the club committee.

  • Ensure you are well briefed about any special needs of athletes involved in competitions or training camps, including fitness levels, medical conditions, physical impairments, or disabilities.

  • Assist in selecting athletes' dive lists for competition, submitting dive sheets, and delegating to club committee or athletes where appropriate.

  • Support setting competition goals and targets, and clearly communicate these to athletes, parents, and committee members.

  • Attend competitions and training camps, and in cases where it is not possible to attend, assist in making recommendations for suitable replacement coach or coaches.

  • Coach athletes at competitions and undertake judging duties at competitions as required by event organizers.

  • Support the Head Coach in performing a management role and organizing all coaching staff at competitions.

  • Provide suitable and relevant feedback on competition performance to athletes, parents, and committee members where appropriate.

  • Assist in creating and reviewing a program of athlete/parent education sessions covering a range of diving-related topics and other performance-related challenges around nutrition, psychology, anti-doping, and lifestyle choices.

  • Attend club committee meetings and provide regular updates on the annual competition plan, athlete/team selections, athletes' competition goals & targets, as required.

  • Follow the Swim Ireland’s safeguarding policy at all times.

  • Comply with all relevant Swim Ireland and club policies.

  • Ensure that all qualifications are kept up to date and that continuous professional development opportunities are availed of.

Hours: To be confirmed.

Reports to: Head Coach

Apply with CV to shamrockdivingclub@gmail.com