Athlete-Centered Head Swim Coach

HUNTINGTOWN HIGH SCHOOL; Huntingtown (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntingtown High School in Huntingtown, Maryland seeks a Head Swimming Coach to lead the varsity program. The role emphasizes athlete-centered coaching, safety, and ethical conduct while guiding staff and student-athletes through practices and competitions.

The position requires implementing training plans, monitoring athlete development, and maintaining program records. Maryland coaching certification and approved first-year course completion are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated management, leadership and human relations skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions.
• Must complete a Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association approved course in the care and prevention of athletic injuries by the end of the first year of coaching.
• Must earn Accredited Interscholastic Coach certification from the NFHS by the end of the first year of coaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an athlete-centered coaching philosophy.
• Identify, model and teach positive values and behaviors through sports.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct.
• Prevent injuries by ensuring the facility and equipment is safe and appropriate.
• Monitor environmental conditions and modify participation as needed.
• Organize and plan practices to maximize performance, time on task and resources.
• Facilitate and document an emergency action plan for your program.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Management and leadership abilities

Judgment and decision-making

Task accomplishment capability

Job description

Huntingtown High School in Huntingtown, Maryland seeks a Head Swimming Coach to lead the varsity program. The role emphasizes athlete-centered coaching, safety, and ethical conduct while guiding staff and student-athletes through practices and competitions.

The position requires implementing training plans, monitoring athlete development, and maintaining program records. Maryland coaching certification and approved first-year course completion are required.