Johnston Blaze Assistant Team Coach

Johnston Community School District

Johnston (IA)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Johnston Blaze Assistant Team Coach is part-time and based with Johnston Community School District/Ce Community Ed in Johnston, IA. This role oversees practices, swims meets, and provides individualized instruction under the Head Coach's direction.

The position requires certification readiness, adherence to safety policies, and collaboration with parents, staff, and program leadership. It offers community-based, part-time engagement with coaching duties across the season.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Competitive swimming background preferred.
Knowledge of competitive swimming structure and club operations preferred.
Knowledge of instructing and coaching developmental and competitive swimming preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety of all swimmers.
Communicate with participants, parents, coaches and pool staff.
Organize and run swim team practices and meets as directed by Head Coach.
Attend all assigned meetings.
Assist with developing team goals and strategies for a successful season.
Assist swimmers in developing personal swim goals and operation of club.
Attend practices and meets as scheduled.
Engage in professional development as available.

Skills

Competitive swimming background

Knowledge of competitive swimming

Coaching development & instruction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Assistant Team Coach will help to oversee all practices, swim meets and related activities and provide swim team members with individual instruction tailored to the needs and skill ability of each individual as directed by the Head Coach.

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

Pre-Employment Certifications

(Responsibility of the EMPLOYEE to earn and maintain; Cost of certification and time spent on the certification are not covered by the employer*)

USA Swimming Coach Certification - Level 1 (Level 2 required by 1 year anniversary of hire date)
*Johnston Blaze Swim Club will cover the cost of required USA Swimming certifications and background check but will not pay coaches for time spent earning or maintaining these certifications
Current Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid certification (American Red Cross preferred, Others as approved by CE Aquatic Coordinator – must convert to ARC within 1 year of hire date)

Certifications Obtainable upon Employment

(Complete within 2 weeks of hire and prior to first scheduled shift; Cost of certification and time spent on the certification are covered by the employer)

Trainings required by the Johnston Community School District
Trainings required by Community Education

Qualifications & Experience

Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma or equivalent
Competitive swimming background preferred
Knowledge of competitive swimming structure and club operations preferred
Knowledge of instructing and coaching developmental and competitive swimming preferred

Performance Criteria

Professional

Ensure safety of all swimmers
Communicate with participants, parents, coaches and pool staff
Organize and run swim team practices and meets at the direction of the Head Coach
Attend all assigned meetings
Assist with developing team goals and strategies for a successful swim season
Assist swimmers in developing personal swim goals and operation of club
Attend all practices and meets as scheduled
Strive to find methods and processes to improve the club
Perform other such duties and functions as are necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position
Displays professional behavior when representing the Blaze Swim Club, Community Education and the Johnston Community School District (practices, meets, meetings, etc.)
Engage in professional development as available.

Personal

Johnston Community Education employees are expected to:

Contribute to creating a positive work environment by being engaged and serving as a positive role model/representative of the department/district.
Maintain positive relationships with co-workers, parents, community members and participants of all ages.
Demonstrate initiative and the ability to follow direction with minimal supervision.
Maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity and be respectful of others.
Handle multiple tasks as assigned or job requires and complete work in a timely manner.
Follow and enforce district/department/program policies and procedures.
Display dependability, being on-time and present during scheduled work, being accountable for work productivity and actions.
Communicate effectively both in writing and orally through clear speaking and listening skills.
Possess appropriate levels of enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
Control their setting as needed to ensure quality program implementation.
Focus on their environment, anticipating and understanding protocol in regards to safety of participants.
Provide instruction/leadership/management of program implementation related to specific job responsibilities.
Perform light to moderate manual labor to assist with implementation of program.
Demonstrate ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.

General

Work location will be assigned as needed.
Work days/hours may vary depending upon program needs.
Primary location is Johnston Community School District facilities and program-specific.
Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or higher-level leadership.
Performance evaluation conducted by direct supervisor.

Johnston Blaze Assistant Team Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5986079

Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 1, 2026

Job Description

Position Summary

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

Pre-Employment Certifications

(Responsibility of the EMPLOYEE to earn and maintain; Cost of certification and time spent on the certification are not covered by the employer*)

USA Swimming Coach Certification - Level 1 (Level 2 required by 1 year anniversary of hire date)
*Johnston Blaze Swim Club will cover the cost of required USA Swimming certifications and background check but will not pay coaches for time spent earning or maintaining these certifications
Current Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid certification (American Red Cross preferred, Others as approved by CE Aquatic Coordinator – must convert to ARC within 1 year of hire date)

Certifications Obtainable upon Employment

(Complete within 2 weeks of hire and prior to first scheduled shift; Cost of certification and time spent on the certification are covered by the employer)

Trainings required by the Johnston Community School District
Trainings required by Community Education

Qualifications & Experience

Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma or equivalent
Competitive swimming background preferred
Knowledge of competitive swimming structure and club operations preferred
Knowledge of instructing and coaching developmental and competitive swimming preferred

Performance Criteria

Professional

Ensure safety of all swimmers
Communicate with participants, parents, coaches and pool staff
Organize and run swim team practices and meets at the direction of the Head Coach
Attend all assigned meetings
Assist with developing team goals and strategies for a successful swim season
Assist swimmers in developing personal swim goals and operation of club
Attend all practices and meets as scheduled
Strive to find methods and processes to improve the club
Perform other such duties and functions as are necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position
Displays professional behavior when representing the Blaze Swim Club, Community Education and the Johnston Community School District (practices, meets, meetings, etc.)
Engage in professional development as available.

Personal

Johnston Community Education employees are expected to:

Contribute to creating a positive work environment by being engaged and serving as a positive role model/representative of the department/district.
Maintain positive relationships with co-workers, parents, community members and participants of all ages.
Demonstrate initiative and the ability to follow direction with minimal supervision.
Maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity and be respectful of others.
Handle multiple tasks as assigned or job requires and complete work in a timely manner.
Follow and enforce district/department/program policies and procedures.
Display dependability, being on-time and present during scheduled work, being accountable for work productivity and actions.
Communicate effectively both in writing and orally through clear speaking and listening skills.
Possess appropriate levels of enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
Control their setting as needed to ensure quality program implementation.
Focus on their environment, anticipating and understanding protocol in regards to safety of participants.
Provide instruction/leadership/management of program implementation related to specific job responsibilities.
Perform light to moderate manual labor to assist with implementation of program.
Demonstrate ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.

General

Work location will be assigned as needed.
Work days/hours may vary depending upon program needs.
Primary location is Johnston Community School District facilities and program-specific.
Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or higher-level leadership.
Performance evaluation conducted by direct supervisor.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

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