Coach - Head

Westerly High School; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 168,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Public Schools in Rhode Island seeks a Head Coach for Boys Swim at Westerly High School. Lead team practices, coaching, and competition planning while upholding district athletic standards.

Responsibilities include scheduling, supervision, and enforcing eligibility; closely coordinating with the Athletics Director and YMCA partner. Requires First Aid/CPR, NFHS coaching courses, and RIIL compliance.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant coaching experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certifications required at time of hire.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course to be completed within 30 days of hire.
• NFHS Concussion management course must be completed annually.
• Must meet current RIIL requirements.

Responsibilities

• Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Follow state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Work with the Athletics Director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Assign assistant coaches to sub varsity responsibilities.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior and provide proper supervision of student-athletes at all times.
• Monitor the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourage student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Assess each player’s skills and assign team positions.
• Coach and instruct players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Work Cooperatively with the Ocean Community YMCA

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Student supervision

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Head Coach - Boys Swim Location: Westerly High School

Class Title: Regular -Non Exempt Effective Date:11/2/2026

Salary Range: $4,142.73 Hours per week:18-22

Job Summary:The Head Coach is responsible for coaching student athletes in sport specific techniques and strategies, while maintaining the core philosophies of Westerly Public Schools. They will instruct student athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary to realize a degree of individual and team success.

Responsibilities:

• Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Follow state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Work with the Athletics Director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Assign assistant coaches to sub varsity responsibilities.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior and provide proper supervision of student-athletes at all times.
• Monitor the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourage student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Assess each player’s skills and assign team positions.
• Coach and instruct players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Work Cooperatively with the Ocean Community YMCA

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Education:
  • Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Must have First Aid and CPR certifications at time of hire.
  • Successfully complete the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course within 30 days of hire.
  • Annually complete the NFHS Concussion management course.
  • Must meet current RIIL requirements
• Physical Requirements:
  • Walk, run, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 45lbs.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must provide a current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.

Coach - Head

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This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board , and Westerly Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5982117
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Head Coach - Boys Swim Location: Westerly High School Class Title: Regular -Non Exempt Effective Date:11/2/2026 Salary Range: $4,142.73 Hours per week:18-22

Job Summary:The Head Coach is responsible for coaching student athletes in sport specific techniques and strategies, while maintaining the core philosophies of Westerly Public Schools. They will instruct student athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary to realize a degree of individual and team success.

Responsibilities:

• Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Follow state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Work with the Athletics Director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Assign assistant coaches to sub varsity responsibilities.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior and provide proper supervision of student-athletes at all times.
• Monitor the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourage student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Assess each player’s skills and assign team positions.
• Coach and instruct players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Work Cooperatively with the Ocean Community YMCA

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Education:
  • Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Must have First Aid and CPR certifications at time of hire.
  • Successfully complete the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course within 30 days of hire.
  • Annually complete the NFHS Concussion management course.
  • Must meet current RIIL requirements
• Physical Requirements:
  • Walk, run, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 45lbs.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must provide a current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.

Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $4,142.73 to $4,142.73 Stipend Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 23 Highland Avenue
• Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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