Coach-First Assistant, Swimming

Athletic Office; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Plain Local School District Athletic Office in Canton, Ohio seeks a part-time Coach-First Assistant for Swimming to support the Head Coach and run aspects of the program as directed. This role requires collaboration with coaches, athletes, and administrators to maintain competitive standards and safe practices.

The First Assistant will assist in program development, attend meetings, and help with equipment checks and scouting as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletic Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Assumes the responsibilities as head Coach in the absence of the Head Coach.
• Directs and assumes responsibility for the area of the program assigned by the Head Coach.
• Supports the Head Coach in conducting the athletic program of that particular sport and the total athletic program.
• Is loyal to the coach and to the team. A First Assistant Coach generally must give up some of his/her own thoughts to conform to the overall pattern as set forth by the Head Coach.
• Assists the head Coach in a manner which will be most beneficial to the entire program.
• Assumes the responsibility for the development and guidance of a specific team within the total program as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Attends all meetings requested by the Athletic administrator or Head Coach.
• Covers scouting trips requested by the Head Coach.
• Assists the Head Coach in checking in all equipment at the end of the season.
• Abides by the Athletic Department policies and operating procedures
• Performs other coaching-related duties as directed by the Head Coach, Athletic Administrator or Principal.

Job description

Coach-First Assistant, Swimming

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903243

Application Deadline: Sep 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Assumes the responsibilities as head Coach in theabsence of the Head Coach.
• Directs and assumes responsibility for the area of the program assigned by the Head Coach
• Supports the Head Coach in conducting the athletic program of that particular sport and the total athletic program.
• Is loyal to the coach and to the team. A First Assistant Coach generally must give up some of his/her own thoughts to conform to the overall pattern as set forth by the Head Coach.
• Assists the head Coach in a manner which will be most beneficial to the entire program.
• Assumes the responsibility for the development and guidance of a specific team within the total program as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Attends all meetings requested by the Athletic administrator or Head Coach.
• Covers scouting trips requested by the Head Coach.
• Assists the Head Coach in checking in all equipment at the end of the season.
• Abides by the Athletic Department policies and operating procedures
• Performs other coaching-related duties as directed by the Head Coach, Athletic Administrator or Principal.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Brent May
• 901 44th St NW
• Canton, Ohio 44709
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]