Assistant Swim Coach

The Coach is responsible for motivating, supervising and directing student athletes to achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and organize practices and games.
• Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in the sport.
• Teach student athletes the fundamentals of the sport.
• Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules.
• Ensures the proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms.
• Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of individual athletes and opposing teams.
• Plan strategies and choose team members for each game.
• Arranges transportation for student athletes (may include driving).
• Provide direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare athletes for games.
• Call plays and make decisions about strategy and player substitutions during games.
• Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous coaching experience or participation in a college or high school sports program preferred.
• .Ability to work well with a variety of students, parents and other coaches.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.