Assistant HS Boys and Girls Swimming Coach

Phoenixville Area School District; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenixville Area School District is seeking an Assistant High School Girls' & Boys' Swimming Coach to support the swimming program at Phoenixville Area High School. The role emphasizes mentoring student-athletes, developing fundamental skills, and coordinating seasonal practices and contests under the Athletic Director and Varsity Head Coach.

The ideal candidate demonstrates coaching knowledge, motivation to lead, and a commitment to safety and sportsmanship in a diverse school environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model.
• Demonstrate knowledge of skills related to swimming coaching.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Swimming Coach with the program.
• Develop and train student-athletes to compete at various levels.
• Motivate and mentor student-athletes on and off the field.
• Ensure safety and well‑being of student-athletes during practices and events.
• Help schedule and manage a full season of contests including state tournament games.

Skills

Motivation

Role model

Coaching knowledge

Multicultural teamwork

Job description

Assistant HS Boys and Girls Swimming Coach JobID: 1135

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted:
  10/1/2026
• Location:
  Phoenixville Area High School

Assistant HS Girls' & Boys' Swimming Coach

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist theHead Swimming Coachwith the Program.
• Assist with developing, monitoring, supervising, and training beginners and advanced student-athletes to compete.
• Motivate and mentor student-athletes both on and off of the Field.
• Commit to building relationships with and have a willingness to coach and mentor student-athletesacademically and athletically.
• Instruct student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategies,and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• Instruct/guide student-athletes tolead to the formulation and enhancement of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence and good sportsmanship.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes.
• Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and skills development.
• Cooperatein a timely manner, with SchoolAthletic Officeand the District Athletic Department,in regard torequests for pertinent informationthat mightbe periodically required.
• Meetall requirements set forth by theDistrictBoard of Education, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA),and the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Education.
• Model the behavior expected of our student-athletes includingtimeliness to practices, being positive and enthusiastic, being respectful, and practicingconstructive criticism while upholding the disciplines of the program.
• Seta positive example and maintain a suitable sideline conduct, including the use of appropriate language, at all times.
• Bedressed appropriately at all practices and games.
• Provideall applicable in-season training rules as well as any that may apply to out-of-season conduct to team members in writing prior to the start of the season. Followappropriate due process procedures when violations occur.
• Follow the District Athletic Department Policy as outlined in the Coaches Handbook and meetall criteria as outlined in the job description.
• Recognizethe need to be aware of and implement all applicable administrative policies set forth by the District Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools, School Principals, Conference Leagues,and PIAA.
• Assist with scheduling and completinga full season of contests including State-tournament games.
• Assist withpre-season practices on the first day permitted for the sport per PIAA rules and regulations.
• Participatein clinics and other available programs to improve coaching performance.
• Participatein School events (i.e. Awards Night,Athletic Boosters Meetings, etc).
• Showphysical vitality and enthusiasm for the sport and usegood judgment in decision-making.
• Acceptand profitfrom constructive criticism and suggestions for improving coaching performance.
• Is competent in techniques of the sport withplayers responding positively to directions given.
• Demonstratethe ability to adapt properly to changing game situations.
• Is well-versed and knowledgeable in matters pertaining to the sport as well as lookat ways to constantly improve knowledge and coaching techniques.
• Is innovative in using new coaching techniques and ideas in addition to already proven methods of coaching.
• Ensure that teamis well prepared for opponents.
• Providemotivation for team to meet/exceed their goals and stressthe value of acceptable behavior by each student-athlete.
• Assist with the maintenance and inventory of equipment and supplies.

Skills/Essential Functions:

• Ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model.
• Demonstrateknowledge of skills associated with this activity.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Training/Certifications:

• Successful participation in a similar activity in high school and/or college. Evidence of successful past coaching experience at the high school or college level is preferred.
• Provide a satisfactory result on a StatePolice Records Check,Child Abuse Check, and FBI Fingerprint Background Check.

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Seasonal
SALARY: Coaching stipend per MOU
Reports To:Athletic Director and the Varsity Head Coach