Swimming – Assistant Coach

The Assistant Coach will work to carry out the aims and objectives of the sports program as outlined by the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach instructs athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy, and physical training necessary to realize individual and team success. This job description intends to give sufficient guidance to function. A coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment in cases not explicitly covered.

Qualifications:

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the Athletic Policies endorsed by the Medford School District Board of Education and is responsible for its compliance.
• Knows Oregon School Activities Association rules and regulations and Southern Oregon Conference Guidelines; implements those consistently and is responsible for compliance.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers to all requests or grievances through appropriate channels.

Duties:

• Assists the Head Coach in carrying out their responsibilities.
• Instruct team members about changes in the rules and teaches fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the Head Coach.
• Maintains a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the Head Coach of that sport.
• Attends all staff meetings as required by the Head Coach.
• Arrives early before practice and contests to adequately prepare and remain long enough afterward to help players with problems or participate in staff discussions.
• Helps in planning and implementing both in-season and off-season conditioning and weight programs.
• Never criticizes, admonish, or argue with the Head Coach or any staff member within earshot or in front of players, parents, or fans.
• Strives to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the Head Coach.
• Attends most of the contests, when possible, of other teams in the program.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position's nature and the Head Coach's requests.