Head Swim Coach: Team Leadership, Safety & Skills

Topeka Public Schools; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Topeka Public Schools is seeking a sports coach to lead athletic programs on site. The role focuses on safety, skill development, and program management, with duties covering tryouts, practice planning, and coordination with school leadership.

The coach will manage equipment, budgets, and paperwork, ensure safety, and enforce eligibility and team rules. A Kansas teaching license is required for appointment, with duties aligned to the district’s educational mission.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Kansas teaching license at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees tryouts and selects participants in accordance with established guidelines.
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in the sport.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice.
• Works closely with the Activity Director and/or Assistant Principal in scheduling contests, practices, meets, and competitions.
• Recommends equipment, supplies, and uniforms for purchase.
• Prepares and adheres to approved budget.
• Maintains attendance forms, insurance records, physical forms, and other required paperwork.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport or activity is conducted and when students are present.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition for the sport or activity.
• Attends required meetings of the KSHSAA.
• Fulfills test requirements of the KSHSAA.
• Arranges for transportation.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
• Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships.
• Informs students of school policies, activities, eligibility, and team rules.
• Distributes and cares for equipment.
• Establishes a sound program of injury prevention.
• Ensures supervision for all contests, meets, and practices.
• Submits budget requests to the building principal.
• Supervises participants after practice, meets, or games until their transportation home is ensured.
• Supervises and evaluates Assistant Coaches.
• Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the superintendent or designee may assign.

Education

Kansas teaching license

Job description

Topeka Public Schools is seeking a sports coach to lead athletic programs on site. The role focuses on safety, skill development, and program management, with duties covering tryouts, practice planning, and coordination with school leadership.

The coach will manage equipment, budgets, and paperwork, ensure safety, and enforce eligibility and team rules. A Kansas teaching license is required for appointment, with duties aligned to the district’s educational mission.