Assistant Swimming Coach - South Eugene

Eugene School District 4J; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Eugene School District 4J is seeking an assistant coach to help plan, develop, and implement policies for an interscholastic sports program for the 2026/27 season. The role supports the head coach, helps organize athletic programs, and ensures compliance with district, OSAA, and NFHS rules while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities include mentoring athletes, applying safety protocols, and collaborating with diverse students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Oregon Driver’s License.
• Red Cross First Aid Certificate, including CPR.
• Concussion Management and OSAA training.
• Successful completion of district background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, development, and implementation of interscholastic sports policies and procedures.
• Support head coach to organize and conduct athletic programs to meet district needs.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and FERPA and adhere to ethical educator practices.
• Lift at least 25 pounds and be able to sit for extended periods as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position is for the 2026/27 season.

Under direction, the role of the assistant coach is to assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to an interscholastic sports program. Assistant coaches support the head coach in creating and maintaining the vision within the program. They work under the head coach to organize and conduct the athletic programs to meet the needs of the school district and their participants. This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities.

1. Knowledge and understanding of the basic aspects of the sport.
2. Has knowledge of and complies with state, conference, league and school training, rules and regulations.
3. Understanding of child growth, development and behavior with general knowledge of assessment techniques and monitoring strategies to identify student/athlete’s efforts, performance, strengths, and weaknesses.
4. Complies with all state, conference, league and school rules and regulations, and policies approved by Eugene School District 4J, OSAA and NFHS.
5. Knowledge of policies, regulations, and procedures pertaining to interscholastic athletics and activities.
6. Ability to provide training and coaching through motivational techniques and strategies to improve individuals and group performance.
7. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.
8. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
9. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA.
10. Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.
11. Present self and ESD4J in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.
12. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives.
13. Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
14. Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and district staff as directed.
15. Ability to lift, carry at least 25 pounds.
16. Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.

Education:

• ? High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification:

• ? Possession of a valid Red Cross First Aid Certificate, including CPR training methods and procedures.
• ? Successful completion of Concussion Management and other training courses required by the OSAA.
• ? Successfully meet the District’s background check process.
• ? Preferred, but not required: Possession of a valid TSPC license.
• ? Valid Oregon Driver’s License

Experience:

• ? A year of prior Interscholastic athletic or coaching experience (knowledge of sport)
• ? Experience in, or understanding of sport to be coached. Must meet OSAA standards for coaching certificate. Knowledge of athletic conditioning and care/prevention of injuries.
• ? Must be a minimum of 22 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ? Possession of an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university in physical education, or closely related areas.
• ? Two years of experience as a high school interscholastic coach.
• ? Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.