Athletics (Coaching) State Certified

Job Description:

Reports to: Director Athletics/Activities

Job Summary:

Responsible for coaching student athletes in swim training, techniques, and strategies to prepare them for athletic competition. Motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Education and Experience:

• Previous experience as a swim coach at the high school or college level preferred.

• Must possess knowledge of effective coaching techniques and skills.

• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.

• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

• Awareness of safety concerns and risk management

• Experience in administrative work and/or supervision is preferred

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.

• Assesses player's skills and assigns team positions.

• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.

• Coordinates meeting and facility use for practices and events with the Director of Athletics/Activities.

• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.

• Supervise, coach and instruct student athletes individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, training and techniques of the sport.

• Observes players during meets and practices to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.

• Determines competition strategies based on team competencies.

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.

• Monitors academic performance of student athletes to ensure eligibility requirements are met; Encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.

• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.

• Administers first aid when necessary.

• Respond to risk management/emergency situations and notify emergency responders when appropriate.

• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.

• Follows MSHSAA and District regulations.

• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.

• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the media, booster clubs, service clubs and other organizations.

• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance and requisitioning of equipment, supplies and uniforms.

• Coordinates the development and implementation of a policy for recognition and awards with the Director - Athletics/Activities

• Documents and recognizes individual student athlete and team accomplishments at the end of the season.

• Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights and pep assemblies.

• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory and other related records.

• Track and record practice and event details in compliance with regulation, policy, procedures, practices or directives

• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.

• Immediately investigates complaints, responds to rule infractions, reports serious violations of school rules or suspicious or unauthorized activities to school administrators.

The District reserves the right to close this posting once a suitable applicant has been identified.

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