Swim Head Coach

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee training of swimmers in all positions in conjunction with the other coaches.
• Develop training plans for swimmers in conjunction with the other coaches.
• Assist in overseeing the running of specific events as needed at home meets as directed by the Athletic Director.
• Direct meet line-up planning for other coaches.
• Attend and coach at all practices.
• Attend and coach at all meets.
• Monitor team members’ school and practice attendance, meet participation, and academic performance (grades)
• Enforce team policies.
• Provide student-athletes with feedback about their performance related to their disposition, behavior, and team skills.
• Manage program budget and organize fundraising efforts for the swim program
• Coordinate competition and practice schedules with the Athletic Director.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of instructional techniques for competitive swimming..
• Current certification in CPR/AED from a national certifying organization or must obtain within one month of employment.
• If no teaching license, successful completion of an approved coach’s education course (ASEP) or the ability to complete the course prior to the second season of coaching .
• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach in a diverse population.
• Ability to initiate and maintain open communication with staff, student athletes, and parents.
• Competitive experience in swimming at the high school level.
• Previous coaching experience with preference for those with prior swim coach experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to design and implement, a developmentally appropriate program for students in swimming.
• Evidence of knowledge of WIAA eligibility standards and willingness to reinforce good sportsmanship and compliance with athletic codes from members of the East Swim team.