Head Coach, Swimming; Ashland High School; Temporary

Ashland-School-District; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 3,500 - 6,500; Part time

Job summary

Ashland School District 5 is seeking a Head Coach for Swimming at Ashland High School. The role involves leading the program, coaching athletes, planning practices, and ensuring safety and compliance with district and athletic associations.

The position is an extra-duty stipend with responsibilities including supervision of assistants, communication with stakeholders, and preparing season reports. Applicants should have OSAA coaching certification, prior coaching experience, and valid first

Qualifications

• Certification: OSAA Coaches Education Program.
• Previous experience coaching in the sport and solid leadership skills strongly desired.
• Valid first aid/CPR card is required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises assistant coaches.
• Holds organized, supervised practice as the program requires.
• Teaches the skills necessary to participate and to be competitive in the sport.
• Teaches the strategies necessary to participate and to be competitive in the sport.
• Teaches the drills and exercises needed for developing strength, stamina, and speed in the sport.
• Develops seasonal goals and objectives and daily practice plans.
• Develops lines of communication with students, staff, parents, officials, Athletic Coordinator, and booster clubs to promote the sport.
• Maintains a record that includes information about equipment, supplies, student eligibility, and emergency medical information.
• Ensures adult supervision of athletes before and after practice, games, and on bus trips.
• Provides for the safety and security of all student athletes.

Skills

OSAA Coaches Education Program

Coaching experience

First aid/CPR certification

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Ashland School District 5

26-136; Head Coach, Swimming; Ashland High School; Temporary JobID: 1554

• Date Posted: 9/21/2026
• Location: Ashland High School
• Date Available: 10/19/2026

Job Title: Head Coach, Swimming

Assignment: Ashland High School

Reports To: Athletics Director / Building Principal

Evaluated By: Athletics Director / Building Principal

FLSA Status: Stipend / Extra Duty Position

JOB SUMMARY Provides leadership to a program that teaches and coaches students who desire to excel in sports and provides them with the opportunity for advanced study and participation under expert guidance in an environment conducive to learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Directs and supervises assistant coaches.
2. Holds organized, supervised practice as the program requires.
3. Teaches the skills necessary to participate and to be competitive in the sport.
4. Teaches the strategies necessary to participate and to be competitive in the sport.
5. Teaches the drills and exercises needed for developing strength, stamina, and speed in the sport.
6. Develops seasonal goals and objectives and daily practice plans.
7. Develops lines of communication with students, staff, parents, officials, Athletic Coordinator, and booster clubs to promote the sport.
8. Maintains a record that includes information about equipment, supplies, student eligibility, and emergency medical information.
9. Ensures adult supervision of athletes before and after practice, games, and on bus trips.
10. Provides for the safety and security of all student athletes.
11. Prepares and submits to the building athletic coordinator a final season report that includes: a. Inventory of all supplies and equipment. b. Records of the contests. c. Individual records of athletes for awards. d. A tentative budget projection for the next season.
12. Complies with all athletic association regulations, league rules, and District policies.
13. Attends coaching clinics as requested by building principal or athletic coordinator.
14. Follows all specified standards, policies, and procedures of the building and Ashland School District.
15. Actively encourages student participation.
16. Promotes the ethical value of athletics.
17. Maintains a positive working relationship with the administration and community that enhances the sport.
18. Provides proper care, maintenance, and security of facilities, equipment, and supplies from the first day of the season until the cycle of responsibility is completed.
19. Promotes concepts of sportsmanship.
20. Develops positive health and safety standards for all athletes in the program.
21. Attend work regularly and is punctual.
22. Annually pass the District's required online training by the District's assigned due-date.
23. While working collaboratively with others, implements decisions within ASD established policies and procedures.
24. Professionally represent the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We believe that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but should not limit the incumbent or organization to work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the district's goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Certification: OSAA Coaches Education Program
• Previous experience coaching in the sport and solid leadership skills strongly desired.
• Valid first aid/CPR card is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others, including understanding and being understood. While much of the work will be completed in an office environment, the employee will need to move between buildings, visiting sites throughout the district. This position requires the use of a variety of digital systems, software, and hardware. This position may require some travel outside the district.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but occasionally high depending upon activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

VALUES

The District is focused on eliminating systemic racism and its impact on student learning. ASD is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service. Ashland Public Schools is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable, pursuant to relevant Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Postings current as of 9/22/2026 8:58:05 AM CST.

Internal applicants only. To be considered an internal applicant you must be a member of the certified bargaining unit and have been an Ashland School District certified employee for five years or more and three of those years at one site.

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