Assistant Swim Coach — Build Teams, Plan Practices

MUSSELMAN HIGH SCHOOL; Inwood (WV); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

Musselman High School in Inwood, WV, is seeking an Assistant Swim Coach to support the swim program under the head coach and athletic director. The role involves assisting with administration, planning practices, and supervising players, while promoting safety and sportsmanship.

Candidates must meet WV certification or coaching authorization requirements, including ASEP/WVSSAC and NFHS courses. Duties include budget collaboration, equipment management, and student academic progress support.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess or be eligible for West Virginia Teacher Certification; or, possess or have the ability to obtain the WV Coaching Authorization.
• This includes successful completion of a three-day ASEP / WVSSAC certification training class, with three online exams, followed by four NFHS / WVSSAC online courses, with online exams and required Safeschools trainings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the administration of the designated sports program
• Assist in the development of team philosophies and responsibilities
• Supervision of players
• Inventory of all equipment
• Work with head coach and athletic director/principal on program budget
• Maintenance of fields and facilities input
• Prepare practice/game plans
• Supervise an off-season strength and conditioning program
• Assist in program to follow player academic progress
• Care of injuries
• Develop positive relationship with players, parents, students, coaches, band, faculty, officials, media, and the community
• Be knowledgeable of all WVSSAC rules and strictly adhere to the same
• Attend required WVSSAC clinics
• Assist in organizing supplemental funding activities to support the program
• Cooperate in supervision and evaluation of coach(es)
• Participate in staff development opportunities for assistant coaches
• Participate in the school’s Sportsmanship Program and Scholar/Athlete Program
• Cooperate with athletic director/principal, head coach, and fellow coaches and students to promote the best interests of the entire athletic program
• Communicate effectively with head coach, athletic director and/or principal regarding all operations and activities
• Perform additional, reasonable, job-related responsibilities as assigned by the head coach, athletic director and/or building principal

Education

WV Teacher Certification

WV Coaching Authorization

ASEP / WVSSAC certification training

NFHS / WVSSAC online courses

Safeschools trainings

Job description

Musselman High School in Inwood, WV, is seeking an Assistant Swim Coach to support the swim program under the head coach and athletic director. The role involves assisting with administration, planning practices, and supervising players, while promoting safety and sportsmanship.

Candidates must meet WV certification or coaching authorization requirements, including ASEP/WVSSAC and NFHS courses. Duties include budget collaboration, equipment management, and student academic progress support.