Head Coach - Swimming

Hawai'i Association Of Independent Schools; East Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid-Pacific Institute seeks a Head Coach for Swimming at middle and high school levels. The role develops student-athletes, designs practice schedules, recruits and mentors assistants, and collaborates with the Athletic Department for a competitive program.

This temporary, seasonal position ends with the swimming season; return invites depend on program needs and approval from the Athletic Director. Salary is a seasonal stipend.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Preferred: proven experience as a successful head coach with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop student-athletes with safe drills, skills, and lesson plans.
• Motivate and support athletes using positive reinforcement.
• Provide off-season training to improve performance.
• Track attendance and communicate with students/parents about absences.
• Monitor athlete eligibility per league regulations.
• Maintain and secure equipment; report hazards to staff.
• Issue and return team uniforms and equipment as needed.
• Monitor academic performance to support student success.
• Communicate equipment and supply needs to the Athletic Department.
• Lead and mentor coaches; recruit and train staff.
• Be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.

Skills

CPR/First Aid/AED

Head coach experience

Job description

SALARY : $3,500 Stipend paid one time at the end of each season

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Coach is responsible for developing student-athletes in the sport of Swimming at the middle and high school levels (Intermediate, JV and Varsity). Additional responsibilities include developing regular practice schedules, recruiting and mentoring assistant and lower-level coaches as needed, and collaborating with the Athletic Department to maintain a competitive and well-rounded program.

In addition to coaching the Swimming program, the Head Coach will supervise staff within the program, and evaluate and develop Middle and High School swimmers.

This is a temporary, seasonal position that concludes at the end of the Swimming season. Coaches who are invited to return for a future season will be offered a new temporary appointment based on program needs and approval from the Athletic Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes but is not limited to the following, as assigned by the Athletic Director/Assistant Athletic Director:

INSTRUCTION

• Develop student-athletes through safe and effective drills, skills, strategies, and lesson planning.
• Motivate and support student-athletes using positive reinforcement.
• Provide off-season training opportunities to improve individual and team performance.

SUPERVISION DUTIES

• Track daily attendance and communicate with student-athletes and parents regarding absences.
• Monitor athlete eligibility per Mid-Pacific, ILH, and HHSAA regulations.
• Maintain and secure all equipment; report any broken or unsafe items to the Athletic Department.
• Assist with issuing and returning team uniforms and equipment.
• Monitor academic performance to support student success.
• Communicate team equipment and supply needs to the Athletic Department.

COMMUNICATION

• Clearly articulate the vision and scope of the Swimming program.
• Conduct a parent meeting prior to the start of the season.
• Share practice schedules and updates with athletes in a timely and organized manner.
• Respond positively and promptly to parent or athlete concerns.

LEADERSHIP

• Serve as a positive role model and mentor for student-athletes.
• Demonstrate and promote good sportsmanship.
• Attend all required meetings and events scheduled by the Athletic Department.
• Be mindful of student-athletes’ social and emotional needs.
• Comply with all Mid-Pacific, ILH, IJF and HHSAA rules and regulations.
• Recruit, train, and oversee all coaches in the Swimming program, in collaboration with the Athletic Director.

SAFETY

• Supervise the practice and competition environments to maintain safety.
• Identify and address hazards or unsafe behaviors.
• Report injuries promptly to the Athletic Trainer.
• Follow the Mid-Pacific Athletics Emergency Action Plan during emergencies.

Regular and predictable attendance at work is essential.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must hold or be willing to obtain valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Preferred: Proven experience as a successful and motivating head coach with excellent communication skills.

Education:

Non-discriminatory Statement:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Mid-Pacific Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.