Lead Middle School Swim Coach & Mentor

Greater Midland; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Midland is seeking a Middle School Athletics Head & Assistant Coach to guide middle school athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training for success in their program.

Under the direction of the MSA Coordinator, the coach will ensure participation in extracurricular athletics while adhering to GMCC, MHSAA, and MPS policies, and maintaining high personal standards and the program's mission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age (WIAA regulation).
• Minimum of two years of experience as an assistant coach.
• Knowledge of effective coaching practices/techniques for the identified sport.
• Or, any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work and that meets federal and state requirements. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be evaluated by the Athletics Director and MSA Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Supervises student athletes to promote effective student learning through participation in athletic activities.
• Plans, develops, and implements an effective program for the identified sport to prepare athletes both physically and mentally to participate with confidence and self-assurance in athletic contests.
• Prepares and conducts practice sessions that are both stimulating and instructive. Practices will teach basic fundamental sport skills, as well as emphasize and promote good sportsmanship in the conduct of team members and coaches.
• Assumes responsibility for all phases of the program involving coordination of facility use in conjunction with MSA Coordinator.
• Communicates effectively, positively and professionally with athletes, parents, officials and school administrators.
• Establishes an effective system for issuing and returning equipment and maintaining records including dates and times of issuance.
• M akes written recommendations to the MSA Coordinator regarding program, facilities, and transportation problems.
• Completes, in a timely manner, all requests from supervisor in the achievements of departments and center goals and objectives.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Greater Midland is seeking a Middle School Athletics Head & Assistant Coach to guide middle school athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training for success in their program.

Under the direction of the MSA Coordinator, the coach will ensure participation in extracurricular athletics while adhering to GMCC, MHSAA, and MPS policies, and maintaining high personal standards and the program's mission.