Assistant HS Boys Swimming Coach

Fort Dodge Community School District; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 2,600 - 4,300; Full time

Job summary

Fort Dodge Community School District Fort Dodge Senior High School in Fort Dodge, IA is seeking an Assistant High School Coach (HS) to develop athletes' skills and strategies while promoting character and self-discipline. The role emphasizes ongoing professional growth through clinics and observations.

The coach will organize a comprehensive sports program, supervise student-athletes, and collaborate with staff to foster positive team culture and academic balance.

Qualifications

• Coaching endorsement or certification.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Teach and demonstrate skill development and advanced technique.
• Assist in coordinating and supporting an off-season program.
• Work with local Recreation programs to develop participation.
• Be a positive role model for student-athletes.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Coaching endorsement or certification

Job description

Fort Dodge Community School District Fort Dodge Senior High School - Fort Dodge, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Assistant HS Boys Swimming Coach

Fort Dodge Community School District Fort Dodge Senior High School - Fort Dodge, IA Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5965502
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 20, 2026 3:20 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Assistant High School Coach (HS)

Supervisor: Building Administrator
Contract Length: varies
Job Classification: Coach
FLSA Status: non-exempt
Compensation: $4,280/yr

In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.

Job Summary

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical trainingnecessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the sametime, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to sociallyacceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride ofaccomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skillsthrough coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Enjoys the sportand working with this age level.
• Able to teach and demonstrate skill development as well as advanced technique.
• Able to assist in coordinating and assisting an off-season program.
• Work with local Recreation programs on development and increasedparticipation in the lower levels and high school program.
• Positive Role Model.
• Reliable work attendance

Qualifications

• Coaching endorsement or certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport
• Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and
• interprets them for staff.
• Good Communication skills.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances throughproper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and sporting eventsas required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of Time Physical Activity Occasionally
(1%-32%) Frequently
(33%-65%) Constantly
(66%-100%) Mobility - - X Bend - X - Talk - - X Hear - - X Operate Computer - X - Stationary Position X - - Balance - - X Lift Up to 25 pounds X - - Operate Motor Vehicle X - -

The Fort Dodge Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. The District does not discriminate in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or related condition, or disability. In keeping with the law, the Board considers the veteran status of applicants. Questions or complaints about equal employment opportunity or affirmative action may be directed to the affirmatife action Officer, Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, Fort Dodge Community School District, 800 N 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, 515-574-5731, [e-mail]. The full Nondiscrimination Notice is available at https://www.fdschools.org/page/annual-non-discrimination-statement/.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Amount of Time Working Conditions Occasionally
(1%-32%) Frequently
(33%-65%) Constantly
(66%-100%) District Office Hours -- - Evenings during the season Indoors Depends, if it is an outdoor sport it should be here like football, XC, Soccer, Track, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Golf - Depends, if it is an indoor sport it should be here like basketball, wrestling, swimming, volleyball Evenings - - X Weekends - X -

The Fort Dodge Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. The District does not discriminate in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or related condition, or disability. In keeping with the law, the Board considers the veteran status of applicants. Questions or complaints about equal employment opportunity or affirmative action may be directed to the affirmatife action Officer, Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, Fort Dodge Community School District, 800 N 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, 515-574-5731, [e-mail]. The full Nondiscrimination Notice is available at https://www.fdschools.org/page/annual-non-discrimination-statement/.

Rev. 10/2026

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

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Contact Information

• Kimberly Whitmore , Director of HR
• 109 N 25th Street
• Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]