Age Group Swim - Assistant Coach

Reading-School-District; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 3,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading School District is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Reading High School athletics program. The role emphasizes creating a safe, positive atmosphere, promoting good sportsmanship, and fundraising in addition to coaching duties.

The position requires a high school diploma, is age-eligible (18+), and favors candidates with supervision experience and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include safety, training attendance, and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferable experience in supervision roles in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with diverse groups including adults and students.

Responsibilities

• Stay current with coaching rules, techniques, schemes, and best practices.
• Monitor student-athletes to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Place student-athletes in positions to succeed in sport and life.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with staff, officials, and participants.
• Ensure safety measures and proper equipment handling.
• Attend training and staff meetings; work flexible hours.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Supervision experience

Staff collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Openings as of 7/24/2026

Age Group Swim - Assistant Coach JobID: 1267

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 7/21/2026
• Location: Reading High School

Reports To: Director of Athletics & High School Head Coach

Salary: Stipend (set by coaches pay scale)

POSITION GOAL:

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with governing bodies, league, sports medicine and RSD policies/procedures. Furthermore the candidate will be responsible for instilling Red Knight pride, teaching education through athletics, and fundraising.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferable experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Stay current with current rules, coaching techniques, schemes, and best practices
• Monitor student-athletes to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Place student-athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff.
• Ensures that all possible safety measures are observed, including taking proper care of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants.
• Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings.
• Work flexible hours including, early mornings, afternoon/evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Verify student-athletes are eligible by governing bodies and Reading School District Athletic policies.
• Secure equipment and facilities after each usage
• Communicate with RSD admin, safe schools, custodial services and/or RPD as needed.
• Be a good role model to student-athletes
• Distribute, collect and track uniforms/equipment
• Support all RSD athletics

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically perform all skills required of a coach.
• Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility.
• Able to withstand extreme weather conditions

Postings current as of 7/24/2026 5:01:37 PM CST.