Everett Assistant Boys Swim Coach

Lansing School District; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Lansing School District is seeking an Everett Assistant Boys Swim Coach based out of Everett. The coach will recruit and develop a full swim team, lead practices and competitions, and focus on both athletic and academic success for players during the season.

The role emphasizes adherence to MHSAA policies, collaboration with the Athletic Director, and commitment to the district's mission of excellence in education within a diverse urban community.

Qualifications

• Previous successful coaching experience.
• Knowledge of high-quality coaching tactics and practice drills.
• Knowledge of MHSAA & LSD rules and policies.
• CPR Certification & first aid training.
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support your team throughout the season.
• Recruit a full team by season start and run trials if needed.
• Coach for a winning record and postseason success.
• Ensure players maintain academic eligibility throughout the season.
• Coordinate practice and game schedules with the Athletic Director.
• Maintain and distribute team equipment and jerseys at season start and end.
• Organize offseason conditioning and clinics for team and community.
• Abide by MHSAA policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties to support the district mission.

Skills

Coaching experience

Coaching tactics

MHSAA rules

CPR/First Aid

Mission alignment

NCAA background

Job description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring Everett Assistant Boys Swim Coach for the District (based out of Everett). These individuals will be responsible for supporting their team(s) success, including in the classroom. In particular, the coach will be expected to recruit a full team, coach their team to a competitive record, and ensure their team is academically successful for the whole season. They will also be encouraged to provide offseason training opportunities and expected to lead in-season tutoring, in accordance with MHSAA policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous successful coaching experience
• Knowledge of high-quality coaching tactics and practice drills
• Knowledge of MHSAA & LSD rules and policies
• CPR Certification & first aid training
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate
• Successful NCAA athletic career

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and support your team(s) throughout the entire season
• Recruit a full team of players by the first day of the season, including running competitive tryouts if necessary
• Coach your team(s) to a winning record, with the goal of reaching and excelling in postseason play
• Ensure all your players are academically eligible and successful throughout the entire season
• Organize and communicate consistent practice and competitive game schedules in collaboration with the Athletic Director
• Maintain and distribute team equipment and jerseys at the beginning and end of the season
• Organize and operate offseason conditioning, training, and clinics for both team members and community members
• Abide by all MHSAA policies and regulations
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).

Stipend depends on co-curricular amount associated with the sport per the LSEA contract