Head Coach - Varsity Girl's Swim

Lynchburg-City-Schools; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage High School in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Head Coach for the Varsity Girls' Swim team. This role reports to the Athletic Director and involves recruiting, teaching, and coaching student-athletes to excel in swimming and diving, with responsibilities spanning practice organization and competition supervision.

The position emphasizes adherence to VHSL rules, off-campus practice coordination, and completing required paperwork.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• Experience in swimming meets and techniques essential.
• Must have completed VHSL coaching certification.

Responsibilities

• Instruct student-athletes in rules and techniques to become better swimmers or divers.
• Organize and direct practices at off-campus facilities with a designated training site.
• Monitor student-athletes during practices and competitions.
• Complete essential paperwork as assigned by Athletic Director and school system.
• Attend Virginia High School League rules clinics annually.

Skills

Coaching

Swimming knowledge

VHSL certification

Education

VHSL coaching certification

Job description

Head Coach - Varsity Girl's Swim

Lynchburg City Schools HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL - LYNCHBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5984146

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

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, and 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]