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Description
The Swim and Dive Team Head Coach is responsible for helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. The Varsity Head Coach reports to the Athletic Director.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible with Athletic Director for all matters relating to the organization, administration and philosophy of the sport under his/her direction.
- Serves in a leadership capacity to the community program.
- Oversees the high school program in his/her sport.
- Adheres to the MIAA Coaches Guidebook and BPS Coaches Handbook; Acts as a positive role model on and off the court/field/site, etc.
- Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
- Maintains competency in MIAA rules, event procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport.
- Recommends to the Athletic Director teams that may be scheduled.
- Works closely with the Athletic Director to schedule BPS facility use.
- Secures the Athletic Director’s approval before scheduling non-school facilities for off-campus activities.
- Works with the coaches and/or Athletic Director to plan transportation and appropriate supervision at away contests in compliance with district travel policy and guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Valid teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree preferred.
- First aid and CPR training required.
- MIAA’s Coaches Education Certification Level 1 or 2 certification required of new Varsity Head Coaches (effective 2016-2017).
- Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine preferred.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate success in area of application.
- Sport specific certifications preferred .
- Playing experience preferred.