Head Swim Coach

Under the direction of the Athletic Director, and the Head of Athletics, the Head Swim coach provides leadership and direction to help mold the swim program while adhering to Milken Community School rules and regulations. The Head Swim Coach must support the student-athlete concept and demonstrate concern for the health, safety, and welfare of each student-athlete.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide overall leadership for the Milken Community School swim program and perform all services thereof as scheduled and/or directed by the Athletic Director.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises.
• Work with the Athletic Director to develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Assesses player’s skills and monitors players during competition and practice.
• Determines game strategy to ensure success in competition.
• Supervises athletes during practices and competition.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Responsible for the use, care, storage and inventory of all Milken athletic equipment issued for use by the athletic program including, but not limited to balls, lines and all other equipment necessary for practice and games/matches.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of head swim coaching experience.
• Experience with student programs in a high school setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.