Co-Ed Swim Head Coach

Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in competitive swimming techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Essential Functions:

• Works with swimmers from all five city high schools during practices and meets.
• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses swimmer’s skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Coaches and instructs swimmers, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes swimmers, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Some experience as a competitive swimming coach at the high school or college level preferred. Must possess 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.