Job Overview
The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership to the Hood River Valley High School Swimming program, performing coaching duties, as well as assigning duties and responsibilities to assistant coach(es). Lead in establishing an environment in which student athletes can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self-image. Direct the promotion of sportsmanship, a winning attitude and commitment to student academic success.
Essential Job Functions:
- Leads practice sessions during the regulated season; to include seasonal goals and objectives.
- Work cooperatively with parents, other coaches, staff, and support programs.
- Assists the Athletic Director in maintaining the care for pool facility and aid in preparation of the pool facility for athletic competition.
- Assists Athletic Director in purchasing equipment, supplies and uniforms.
- Assists Athletic Director in developing the season competition schedule.
- Responsible to conduct pre-season meeting with all athletes and parents, outlining schedules, student athletic contracts, and Student Athletic Handbook.
- Works to improve skills and knowledge of each athlete and the team as a whole.
- Organizes team members according to competitive levels.
- Enforces appropriate team rules and team discipline.
- Follows guidelines and principles of sportsmanship.
- Adheres to requirements of athletic eligibility.
- Adheres to District Athletic Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures of league or other (governing body) rules.
- Previous coaching experience.
- Subject knowledge of swimming.
- Ability to collaborate with youth programs, students, parents, the community, staff, and other HRVHS coaches.
- Willingness to coach after school, travel, and supervise students.
- Meet attendance requirements for the position.
- Possess current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Possess OSAA/State Department of Education Coaching certification (NFHS or ASEP), Steroid and Concussion Training Certification.
- Successful fundraising experience.
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