Assistant Swimming Coach

St. Joseph School District; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph School District in Missouri seeks a qualified athletics coach for Benton High School to coach student athletes and build skill, discipline, teamwork, and a love of sport.

The role requires a current teaching or substitute certificate with 60 college credits, ability to coach effectively, knowledge of sport rules and strategies, and the ability to pass a background screening. Preference given to those with coaching experience and knowledge of MSHSAA high school swimming.

Qualifications

• Current teaching certificate or substitute certificate with 60 college credit hours.
• Effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Ability to pass background screening including fingerprinting.
• Preferred: Experience in sport and knowledge of MSHSAA High School swimming.

Responsibilities

• Attend work regularly and punctually.
• Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques for individual and team achievement.
• Maintain athletic equipment, uniforms, and updated inventories.
• Maintain a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times.
• Other assigned duties.

Skills

Coaching techniques

Sport knowledge

Relationship building

Education

Teaching certificate or substitute certificate with 60 college credits

Job description

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• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted:
  8/31/2026
• Location:
  Benton High School

Qualifications:

Required: Current teaching certificate or substitute certificate with 60 college credit hours. Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess some knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students. Must be able to pass background screening including fingerprinting.

Preferred: Experience in sport required and knowledge of MSHSAA High School swimming.

FLSA:Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: Per approved Extra Duty Salary Schedule

Direct Report:Athletic Director

Terms of Employment:

Eligible for emergency telework:No

Purpose:Provides coaching and direction for student athletes. Assists students in achieving a high level of skill and appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in respectivesport.

Essential Job Functions:

• Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
• Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement.
• Ensure the proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment, uniforms, and updated inventories are maintained.
• Maintain a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times.
• Other assigned duties.

Employee Behavior and Conduct:

District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Please watch for email communications from our district. If selected for an interview youmaybe contacted via email.

Postings current as of 9/10/2026 9:39:10 PM CST.