Assistant Swim Coach 2026-27

Scarborough Schools; Scarborough (ME); Sur place; USD 4 200 - 4 800; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Scarborough Public Schools in Scarborough, ME, seeks an Assistant Swim Coach for the 2026-27 season. The position reports to the Athletic Administrator and the head varsity coach, providing direction and evaluation for the swimming program.

Applicants should have high school level coaching experience and current safety and NFHS certifications. The base stipend is $4,446 per season, with duties including program development, roster management, and coordination with the Athletic Department.

Qualifications

• Previous experience playing and/or coaching swimming at the high school level or higher.
• First Aid & CPR/AED certification.
• Maine Department of Education valid fingerprinting and CHRC approval.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Principles Certification or Acceptable Equivalent
• NFHS Concussion in Sport Certification
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certification
• NFHS COVID-19 Certification
• Other sport specific certifications as directed by the athletic administration.

Responsabilités

• Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. Emphasizes moral values, pride of accomplishment, and self-discipline.
• Ensure and provide the safest possible competitive and educational environment for all student-athletes involved.
• Assisted in the overall development of the Scarborough Swimming program as assigned by the Department of Athletics.

Connaissances

Swimming coaching experience

Formation

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Principles Certification

NFHS Concussion in Sport Certification

NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certification

NFHS COVID-19 Certification

First Aid & CPR/AED certification

Maine Department of Education fingerprinting & CHRC

Description du poste

Assistant Swim Coach 2026-27

Date Available: Immediately

Reports to:

The Athletic Administrator and the department of athletics as well as the head varsity swimming coach, who provides overall objectives, direction, and final evaluation.

Requirements:

• Previous experience playing and/or coaching swimming at the high school level or higher
• First Aid & CPR/AED certification.
• Maine Department of Education valid fingerprinting and CHRC approval.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Principles Certification or Acceptable Equivalent
• NFHS Concussion in Sport Certification
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certification
• NFHS COVID-19 Certification
• Other sport specific certifications as directed by the athletic administration.

Job Description:

• 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 student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.
• Ensure and provide the safest possible competitive & educational environment for all student-athletes involved.
• Assisted in the overall development of the Scarborough Swimming program as assigned by the Department of Athletics

Compensation:

Coaching stipends are based on the district's established coaching rates. Base stipend: $ 4, 446 per season.

Duties:

• Abide by the Scarborough High School Athletic Departments Coaches Handbook
• Abide by all Maine Principals Association rules and regulations
• Follow and implement all rules and policies within the school & athletic handbooks
• Equipment inventory & management
• May need to communicate travel arrangement & schedule with Athletic Department staff
• Implement school athletic Code of Conduct
• Make sure roster and students comply with Athletic Department guidelines
• Ensure athletic participation fee payment by athletes in conjunction with AD's office
• Help in the distribution of team rosters, contest schedules and descriptions of contest locations to all players and parents
• Properly communicate with students and parents as it relates to the SHS communication guide
• Monitor athlete attendance/behavior/academic status as communicated by the athletic department
• Communicate all student-athlete injuries to the Athletic Trainer and/or athletic office
• Attend all school Athletic Department meetings as assigned by the Athletic Director
• All others as assigned by the Director of Athletics and the Athletic Department

Application Deadline:

Until a suitable candidate is found.

About Scarborough Public Schools:

Located on the scenic coast of Southern Maine, six miles southwest of Portland, Scarborough Public Schools provide services to students from kindergarten to adult education practicing its philosophy of offering quality education for all eligible members of the community. Students learn in a positive atmosphere where dedicated educators strive to meet individual student needs throughout the school year and beyond.

Scarborough Public Schools are committed to all students becoming college, career, and civic ready through student-centered learning. Using our Student Centered Learning focus, decisions in planning instruction and in the continuous improvement of our schools are made with students' needs and interests as our primary consideration.

For more information on Scarborough Public Schools, please see our website at w ww.scarboroughschools.org