Assistant Coach - Varsity Swim

Lynchburg-City-Schools; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynchburg City Schools is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Varsity Swim team at Heritage High School in Lynchburg, VA. The role supports the head coach, helps teach swimming techniques, safety, and sportsmanship, and assists with planning practices and meets.

The ideal candidate has prior coaching experience and a Virginia High School League certification. This on-site position reports to the Athletic Director and may involve travel to competitions and off-campus training facilities.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience is preferred.
• Experience in swimming meets and techniques is essential.
• Must complete or have completed VHSL coaching certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists head coach with planning and teaching rules, techniques, and equipment to become a better swimmer or diver.
• Directs individual and group practice activities at a specified training facility off campus.
• Monitors student athletes during practices and competitions.

Skills

Coaching

Swimming techniques

Program development

Student mentorship

Education

VHSL coaching certification

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Assistant Coach - Varsity Swim

Title: Assistant Coach - Varsity Swim Department: HeritageHigh School Salary Grade: N/A
FLSA Status: Exempt

Site/Location: HeritageHigh School Reports to: Athletic Director Date: 11/05/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

• Responsible for assisting the head coach of the Swim and Dive program. Coaching, instructing, and performing other duties assigned by the coach and or Athletic Director necessary to the development of the individuals and the team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the head coach with planning and teaching student athletes the rules, techniques, and equipment to become a better swimmer or diver.
• Assists and directs individual and group practice activities off campus with a specified training facility.
• Monitoring student athletes during practices and competitions.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous coaching experience is preferred.
• Experience in swimming meets and techniques is essential.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The coach must have completed or complete a mandatory coaches certification class under the Virginia High School League.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimal travel may be required to and/or from sporting events within neigboring localities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

SALARY

SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.

START DATE: 2026-2027

JOB STATUS: OPEN

JOB STATUS: OPEN

Position Type

Position Type: Non-Applicable

Assistant Coach - Varsity Swim

Lynchburg City Schools HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL - LYNCHBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5984152

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately