Middle School Boys Swim Coach 2026-27

Waverly Community Schools; Lansing Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Waverly Community Schools in Michigan is seeking a swim coach for the middle/high school program starting November 2026. The role requires leadership, goal setting for players, and strong communication with students, parents, coaches, and the Athletic Director.

Three years of HS/college coaching experience, First Aid/CPR, concussion training, and MHSAA CAP 1 or 2 plus lifeguard certification are required. On-site position within the Waverly community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least three years swim coaching experience at high school or college level.
• First Aid and CPR certification required before first day.
• Concussion training certificate required before first day.
• MHSAA CAP 1 or 2 certification and lifeguard certification.
• Broad knowledge of swim strategy, practice planning and team objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate clear goals for the team and individuals during tryouts and season.
• Maintain open, honest communication with students, parents, coaches, and Athletic Director.
• Develop knowledge of best practices in coaching for swimming.
• Collaborate with coaches in other athletic programs.
• Model and teach skills necessary to succeed.
• Support student academic expectations and achievements.
• Promote and enforce student-athlete conduct and policies.
• Create a safe and healthy environment for student athletes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Swim coaching

Communication

Leadership

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

First Aid & CPR certification

Concussion training

MHSAA CAP 1 or 2 certification

Lifeguard certification

Job description

WAVERLY COMMUNITY SCHOOLSPosition Announcement

Location: Middle School Start Date: November 2026

Per current WEA Schedule B$1553.94

Terms ofEmployment

2026-27 Season

Date Posted: October 30, 2026ApplicationDeadline: November 8, 2026 @ 4 pm

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSEssential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Developing and communicating clear and specific goals for the team and individual players throughout tryouts and the season.
• Maintaining open and honest communication with students, parents, other coaches, and Athletic Director.
• Developing and demonstrating a good knowledge base of best practices specific to their coaching arena.
• Supporting and collaborating with coaches in other athletic programs
• Modeling and teaching skills necessary to succeed.
• Supporting student academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievements.
• Developing the knowledge and understanding of Waverly policies and procedures as it applies to athletics.
• Promoting and enforcing the student-athlete code of conduct.
• Connecting athletic experiences with life experiences.
• Knowledge of MHSAA rules and regulations.
• Providing an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among coaches and players
• Becoming an integral part of and developing rapport with the Waverly community including administration, coaches, parents, and students.
• Creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for student athletes.
• Understanding their leadership style and its impact on student-athletes.
• Game and practice attire should be professional and appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This description describes the type and level of work performed by a person assigned to this position.It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required in the position.

QUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a high school diploma
• Minimum of three years swim coaching experience at the high school or college level required.
• Proof of First Aid and CPR certification prior to first day of coaching
• Must provide certificate of completion for online concussion training course from either the Centers for Disease Control of the National Federation of State High School Associations prior to the first day of coaching
• Candidates should possess MHSAA CAP 1 or 2 Certification as well as current lifeguard certification
• Broad knowledge base of swim specific strategy, practice planning and team objectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to demonstrate the character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring when interacting with staff, students, and community members.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Non-DiscriminationThe Waverly Community Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at [phone]) [e-mail].