CHS/WSH: Varsity Assistant Swim (Dive) Coach 2023/24 season (stipend)

Traverse City Area Public Schools; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking public school district as a Varsity Assistant Swim Coach, where you will play a crucial role in developing student athletes' skills and self-esteem. This position involves coaching, record keeping, and ensuring a safe and positive environment for all participants. You will work closely with the Head Coach and other staff to promote discipline and sportsmanship while fostering a love for the sport. If you are passionate about coaching and want to make a difference in students' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree preferred.
• First aid and CPR training required within first two years.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in all practice sessions and conditioning programs.
• Maintain safety conditions and report injuries to the Head Coach.

Skills

Effective oral communication

Effective written communication

Coaching skills

Knowledge of sports medicine

Discipline and sportsmanship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Valid teaching certificate

Tools

First aid training

CPR training

Job description

CHS/WSH: Varsity Assistant Swim (Dive) Coach 2023/24 season (stipend)

Pay: $3086.30 - $3334.80 / month

Employment type: Other

Job Description

Req#: 3131 Varsity Assistant 7% stipend range, based on previous public school coaching experience. 2023/24 season.

General Summary

The Assistant Coach is responsible for helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach and works under the auspices of the Varsity Head Coach and on-site Athletic Director.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Administrative Responsibilities:
   • Adheres to the Code of Conduct for coaches; acts as a positive role model on and off the court/field/site.
   • Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
   • Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.
   • Works cooperatively with all TCAPS coaches, athletic directors, and students to ensure a healthy, positive cross-town rivalry.
   • Supports the Head Coach in the conduct of his/her particular sport and the total athletic program.
   • Fulfills all responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach.
   • Is prepared to assume the responsibility of the Head Coach, if and when necessary.
   • Assists the Head Coach in planning transportation and appropriate supervision at away contests in compliance with district travel policy and guidelines.
2. Record Keeping Responsibilities:
   • Assists the Head Coach in maintaining accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
   • Works closely with the head coach in the supervision of fundraising efforts.
   • Assists with necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
   • Assists in maintaining a detailed inventory list of uniforms, equipment, and supplies, and recommends uniform, equipment, and supply requests to the Head Coach.
   • Assists the Head Coach in developing a consistent and positive communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program.
3. Athletic Behavior/Eligibility Responsibilities:
   • Reinforces the Head Coach in all rules of the Michigan High School Athletic Association related to his/her sport.
   • Reinforces the Head Coach in discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and abides by established penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
   • Assists the Head Coach in establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport.
   • Checks with the Head Coach on individual athlete’s eligibility.
4. Injury/Safety:
   • Assists the Head Coach in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
   • Reinforces rules and regulations concerning conditioning of players and their health and safety.
   • Reports injuries to the Head Coach or completes and submits accident reports to the on-site Athletic Director.
   • Exercises great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature.
   • Provides supervision of all athletes until they have left the building and/or site.
   • Ensures that all windows, doors, and gates are locked in any area that has been used.
5. Team Activities:
   • Assists the Head Coach with all practice sessions and out-of-season conditioning program.
   • Ensures a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying, and intimidating language and behaviors.
6. Other Duties as Required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Valid teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• First aid and CPR training required within first two years and maintained thereafter.
• Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate success in area of application.

About the Company

Traverse City Area Public Schools is a public school district based in Traverse City, Michigan, United States.