Assistant Swim Coach

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbus North High School in Columbus, Indiana is seeking an Assistant Swim Coach to support the Head Coach in organizing and supervising the swim program and mentoring student athletes toward skill development and teamwork.

The role requires knowledge of coaching techniques, a commitment to good sportsmanship, and completion of concussion certification along with NFHS coaching accreditations. Candidates should be willing to participate in coaching clinics and ongoing professional learning.

Qualifications

• Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
• Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport.
• Must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through instructions and actions.
• Has completed Concussion Certification and NFHS Coaching Accreditations with compliance to IHSAA coaching certification regulations.

Responsibilities

• Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff.
• Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by clinic attendance.
• Delegates duties, supervises implementation and evaluates assistants.
• Maintains discipline and morale; handles grievances.
• Assists the head coach with scheduling, transportation and event preparation.
• Mentors students to promote character development and academic performance.
• Communicates with athletics trainers regarding injuries and safety protocols.

Skills

Coaching experience

Program organization

Technical knowledge

Role model

Concussion certification

NFHS coaching accreditations

Job description

Opening for Assistant Swim Coach at Columbus North High School.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)
• The assistant coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
• The assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.
• Has completed Concussion Certification and the National Federation of High School Sports Coaching Accreditations with compliance to IHSAA coaching certification regulations.

REPORTS TO:

The Head Coach.

JOB GOAL:

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

GENERAL:

• The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerableresponsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance istaxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and goodmental health.
• The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments.
• It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

May be asked to assist the Head Coach with the any of the following:

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation's School Board and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
• Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently andinterpretes them for staff.
• 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.
• Has knowledge of existing system, state (IHSAA) and league (Conference) regulations.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.
• Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance accordingto local clinic policy.
• Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.
• Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
• Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Assists the head coach in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournamentand special sport events.
• Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletesthe character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.
• By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance andsafeguards for each participant.
• Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.
• Communicates consistently with athletic trainers in regards to any disabling athletic injury that may occur during the season to ensure proper procedures and protocols are being followed.
• Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.
• Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contracts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.
• Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.

FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT:

• Participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for the next season. Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specifications. Is responsible for operating within budget appropriations.
• Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same.
• Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing.
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requisitionequipment.
• Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

• Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings.
• Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or inany other feasible manner.
• Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media.
• Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans.
• Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments and results.

Terms of Employment:

• Less than 12 month
• Stipend based on experience

Hiring Manager: Brian Lewis - [e-mail]