Lead Boys Swim Coach - Middle School

Brainerd Public Schools; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Brainerd Public Schools, Forestview Middle School, seeks a Lead Coach to guide practices and competitions, ensuring safe, age-appropriate conditioning and strategy development.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with staff and families, and adherence to district rules while fostering student participation and growth in the athletics program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively with parents, students, and staff.
• Previous Head Coach experience preferred.
• Willingness to follow directions and work independently.
• General office skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and facilitates successful practices.
• Leads students and team during meets.
• Provides leadership to Assistant Coach.
• Encourage student participation and establish rapport.
• Motivate participants/athletes to achieve maximum potential.
• Maintain equipment and uniforms.
• Supervise all areas of participation including gyms, fields, arenas, etc.
• Work collaboratively with staff and families and community resources.
• Maintains compliance with all rules and regulations and district policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Activities.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Team management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Date Posted:
  9/1/2026
  
• Location:
  Forestview Middle School
  
• Date Available:
  11/23/2026
  

Location:District-wide
Assignment: Daily weekday practices, some competition
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Salary: Per certified contract - extracurricular schedule
Union: Unrepresented
Benefits:

Brainerd Public Schools, where opportunity meets excellence!

We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. As an integral part of our community, we strive to empower educators, administrators, and staff to make a positive impact on the lives of our students. Our team is passionate about shaping the future of education in the Brainerd Lakes Area.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Coach provides leadership and expertise regarding the rules, strategies, and techniques for the assigned activity, utilizing knowledge of the specific equipment, physical fitness and safety to prepare participants mentally and physically. The focus is to condition athletes with developmental and age appropriate activites that include enduracne, strength and agility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares and facilitates successful practices.
• Leads students and team members during meets/matches/games, as applicable.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Assistant Coach.
• Encourage student participation and establish rapport.
• Motivate participants/athletes to achieve maximum potential.
• Maintain equipment and uniforms.
• Supervise all areas of participation including but not limited to: gyms, fields, arenas, locker or dressing rooms, buses, etc.
• Work collaboratively with staff, Assistant Activities Director, families and community resources.
• Maintains compliance with all rules and regulations.
• Complies with and supports all school district regulations and policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Activities.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Performs other related tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Requisite knowledge of the sport for this level

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively with parents, students, and other staff.
• Previous experience as a Head Coach preferred.
• Willingness to accept and follow direction.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• General office skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Employees of the Brainerd Public School District #181 are expected to support the goals of the district, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff should respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.