HS Assistant Swim Coach

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

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a high school tennis coach to implement the program planned by the head coach and to support a positive, values-driven environment for student-athletes. You will monitor practices, enforce safety rules, and maintain required documentation while staying current with MHSA and NFHS guidelines.

The role requires First Aid/CPR certification, strong communication, and the ability to work with a diverse group of students and staff in a dynamic school setting.

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 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 standards of safety regulations.
• Knowledge of the techniques and skills required to participate in tennis.
• Ability to properly apply first aid and emergency care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the program planned by the head coach.
• Perform delegated duties set forth by the head coach.
• Promote a positive environment that supports self-esteem and life-long learning in participants.
• Maintain proactive plans and other applicable documents on file.
• Monitor pre- and post-practices, games, and trips.
• Ensure safety of the practice/game field and facilities.
• Enforce rules and safety procedures of the program.
• Adhere to guidelines in the Activities Handbook and District policies.
• Stay current with MHSA rules for coach/advisor safety.
• Stay current with NFHS/MHSA safety guidelines.

Skills

First Aid/CPR certification

Communication skills

Professional relationships

Attendance

Tech for instruction

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Attention to directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Montana MHSA coach certification

Montana Coaches Association member

Tools

Technology for instruction/communication

Job description

REPORTS TO:

High School Principal and Activities Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Carry out the program planned by the head coach.
• Perform delegated duties set forth by the head coach.
• Incorporates and promotes a positive environment that promotes self-esteem, high values, and life-long learning in participants.
• 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) coach/advisor rules.
• 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 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 standards of safety regulations.
• Knowledge of the techniques and skills required to participate in tennis.
• 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 outside in extreme weather and conditions.

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 is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments. May be required to lift 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.