High School Swimming - Head Coach

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Rogers Development (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Sussex Academy is seeking a Head Coach for High School Swimming for the 2026-2027 school year. The role is casual/seasonal, located at Sussex Academy, Georgetown, DE, with duties including planning practices, coordinating strategies, and maintaining safety and student welfare.

Qualified candidates should have coaching experience and familiarity with DIAA rules, along with current CPR and concussion training.

Qualifications

• CPR certification and concussion protocol training or willingness to become certified.
• Clean Criminal Background Check, Delaware Child Protection Registry clearance, TB test.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with assistant coaches regarding roles, duties and expectations.
• Collaborates to implement organized practice plans and game strategies.
• Oversees safety conditions of the facility during practices and games.
• Adheres to HAC, DIAA, and school rules and policies.
• Prepares and updates equipment inventories and team records.
• Maintains team and individual records and communicates with athletes and parents.

Skills

Coaching experience

DIAA rules familiarity

Job description

Position Type: 2026-2027High School Swimming - Head Coach

Date Posted: 6/23/2026

Location: Sussex Academy Secondary School

Closing Date: Open until filled

Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year - Winter

Reports To: Athletic Director
Term of Employment: Casual/Seasonal
Salary: Sussex Academy Local Athletic EPER Salary pay

• Date Posted: 6/23/2026
• Location: Sussex Academy
• Date Available: 2026-2027 SY
• District: Sussex Academy

About Sussex Academy

Sussex Academy is a public Kâ–12 charter school in Sussex County, Delaware, serving approximately 1,200 students across elementary and secondary campuses. Our mission is to create a supportive school environment with accelerated learning opportunities that prepare students to Explore, Experience, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience preferred
• Familiarity with DIAA rules, regulations, procedures and policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with assistant coaches in regards to roles, duties and expectations
• Works collaboratively with coaches to implement organized practice plans and game strategies.
• Helps oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Responsible for adherence to all HAC, DIAA, and school rules, regulations, and policies.
• Prepares detailed inventory of team equipment and updates inventory after each session.
• Maintains and updates team and individual records.
• Follow and practice Sussex Academy's Mindful Coach Profile.
• Performs other duties as assigned that relate to this position.

Relationships

• Communicates effectively with athletes and parents.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with faculty, administration, and coaching staff.
• Keeps commitments and is punctual.
• Supports team as well as individual accomplishments.
• Cooperates with the athletic trainer in regards to athletes' physical well being.

Performance

• Conducts self in a professional and sportsmanlike manner at all times.
• Represents the school in an ethical and professional manner at all times.
• Promotes and monitors effective individual and team conduct at practice, during meets and in our schools and community to support Sussex Academy
• Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between the athlete, academics and overall athletic and school program.

Requirements

• Possess CPR certification and concussion protocol training or willingness to become certified (Head and Assistant Coaches).
• Clean Criminal Background Check, Delaware Child Protection Registry clearance, TB test must be completed prior to the start of employment or work with student athletes.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of a person in this position.

SUSSEX ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Human Resources Office
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
PH: 302-856-3636

Disclaimer: Sussex Academy reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements.

Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level.

Sussex Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identify, or any other categories protected by federal state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator.