Head Coach - Varsity Girl's Swim

HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage High School in Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking a Head Coach for Varsity Girls' Swim to lead coaching and development of student-athletes. The role focuses on instruction, practice planning, and compliance with VHSL rules.

The position is part-time with responsibilities spanning recruitment, training, and coordination with the athletic department for meets and events. Prior coaching and VHSL certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience is preferred.
• Experience in swimming meets and techniques is essential.
• Must have completed or completed a mandatory coaches certification under the Virginia High School League.

Responsibilities

• Instructs student-athletes in rules, techniques, and equipment to become better swimmers or divers.
• Organizes and directs practice activities off campus at a designated facility.
• Monitors student-athletes during practices and competitions.
• Completes essential paperwork for the Athletic Director and school system.
• Attends Virginia High School League rules clinics annually.

Skills

Previous coaching experience

Swimming meets experience

Coaches certification (VHSL)

Job description

Head Coach - Varsity Girl's Swim

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Job Details

• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

HeadCoach - VarsityGirl's Swim GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Head Coach - Varsity Girl's Swim Department: Heritage High School Salary Grade:Coach Pay Scale

FLSA Status: Exempt Site/Location: Heritage High School Reports to: Athletic Director Date: 11/05/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

• Responsible for recruiting, teaching, and coaching student athletes in the sport of swimming and in specific cases, diving.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Instructs student-athletes in the rules, techniques, and equipment to become better swimmers or divers.
• Organizes and directs individual and group practice activities off campus with a specified training facility.
• Monitoring student-athletes during practices and competitions.
• The coach must also be capable of completing essential paperwork assigned by the Athletic Director and school system.
• The coach must also attend assigned rules clinics assigned by the Virginia High School League on a yearly basis.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous coaching experience is preferred.
• Experience in swimming meets and techniques is essential.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have completed or completed a mandatory coaches certification under the Virginia High School League.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimal travel may be required to and/or from sporting events within neighboring localities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND 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 required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.

DAYS: START DATE: 2026-2027

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Bradford Bradley , Athletic Director
• HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL
• Email: [e-mail]