Head Swim Coach

Sylvania; Columbia Falls (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Montana seeks a coach/advisor for a high school program. You will reinforce a positive environment, promote sportsmanship, monitor practices and events, and ensure safety on fields and facilities.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, MHSA coach certification on day one, Montana Coaches Association membership, and First Aid/CPR. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential; experience with diverse student groups is valued.

Qualifications

• Must have coach certification in MHSA program on first day of employment.
• Member of the Montana Coaches Association.
• First Aid/AED/CPR Certified.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with staff, students, parents, media and public.
• Ability to meet high safety standards and to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Incorporates and promotes a positive environment that supports self-esteem and life-long learning.
• Fosters school spirit, sportsmanship, and a positive atmosphere at events.
• Maintains proactive plans and documents on file.
• Monitors pre- and post-practices, games, and trips.
• Ensures safety of the practice/game field and facilities.
• Enforces rules and safety procedures of the program.
• Adheres to district policies and MHSA/NFHS guidelines.
• Keeps up with MHSA mandatory coach/advisor rules.

Skills

First Aid/CPR certified

Communication skills

Professional conduct

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Montana High School Association coach certification

Montana Coaches Association member

Tools

Technology for instruction/communication

Job description

REPORTS TO:

High School Principal and Activities Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Incorporates and promotes a positive environment that promotes self-esteem, high values, and life-long learning in participants.
• Fosters school spirit, sportsmanship, and a positive atmosphere at all events.
• Maintains proactive plans and other applicable documents on file.
• Monitors pre- and post-practices, games, and all trips.
• Ensures the safety of the practice/game field and facilities.
• Enforces rules and safety procedures of the program.
• Adheres to guidelines set in the Activities Handbook and District policies.
• Must keep up with changes to the Montana High School Association (MHSA) mandatory coach/advisor rules and the National Federation Rule Book.
• Must stay current with the NFHS/MHSA safety guidelines.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some previous experience working with a successful high school level program.
• Must have a coach's certification in the Montana High School Association program on the first day of employment.
• Member of the Montana Coaches Association.
• First Aid/AED/CPR Certified
• Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, parents, media and public.
• Ability to high standards of conduct.
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
• Skill in the use of technology to enhance instruction and communication.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Skill, dedication, and aptitude for working with students.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain first aid and CPR certification upon employment.
• Ability to meet, communicate, and monitor for high standard of safety regulations.
• Knowledge of the techniques and skills required to participate in cheering.
• Ability to properly apply first aid and emergency care procedures.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS USED:

A variety of electronic and technology devices, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax, camera, video recorder, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and outside in extreme weather and conditions depending on the activity.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be noisy, depending upon the task at hand.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time, sit, walk, stand; twist at neck, bend at waist; kneel; reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments. May be required to life or move up to 35 pounds.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee often performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually unavailable. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee may be involved in interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description 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 the essential functions.