Middle School Swimming Assistant Coach

Wayne RESA; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne RESA is seeking a swimming coach for Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, guiding student athletes to develop high-level skills and sportsmanship. The role emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and educational integration within the district athletics program.

The coach will implement training plans, supervise practices and games, and ensure compliance with district rules and MHSAA guidelines while promoting a safe environment for all participants.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• 3 years beyond high school graduation.
• CPR/AED/First Aid
• Holds or ability to obtain lifeguard certification.
• Ability to complete online health/safety courses.
• Experience working in a school setting with diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of sport rules and MHSAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Follow District policies and procedures.
• Instruct and teach skill sets and techniques for individual and team achievement.
• Plan and set up practices and games.
• Ensure a district-approved coach is present at practices and games.
• Develop training programs and practice schedules.
• Maintain equipment, inventory, and uniforms with Head Coach.
• Ensure proper behavior of student athletes.
• Adhere to conduct and eligibility rules for athletic activities.
• Maintain a safe environment and facilities for student athletes.

Skills

Coaching experience

School setting experience

Diversity awareness

Knowledge of sports rules

Discipline and teamwork

Strong communication

CPR/AED/First Aid

Education

3 years beyond high school graduation

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
  
• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
  
• Location:
  Woodhaven-Brownstown School District
  
• District:
  Woodhaven-Brownstown School District

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsiblefor coaching and providing directionto the student athletes sothat they might achieve a high level of skill, as well as anappreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in Swimming. This position contributes to the educationalprogram asa whole and the growth of the students.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous coaching experience is preferred.
• 3 years beyond high school graduation.
• CPR/AED/First Aid
• Holds or ability to obtain prior to starting lifeguard certification.
• Successful completion of all required online health/safety courses.
• Previous Coaching experience preferred.
• Experienceworking in a school setting and with othersfrom diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge and understanding pertaining to sport, strategies, rules etc.
• Understanding of Michigan High School Athletic Association rules and regulations.
• Meet the guidelines set by the Woodhaven Brownstown School District. (Includes: drug screening/criminal background checks).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (May include but not be limited to):

• Followsand maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Instructs and teachesskill setsand techniques necessary for individual and team achievement.
• Plans and sets-up activities, practices and games.
• Ensures a district approved coach is present atall practices and games.
• Develops appropriatetraining programs and practiceschedules.
• Ensures proper cleaning, storage and maintenance of allathletic equipment, uniforms andupdated inventories areprepared in collaboration with Head Coach.
• Ensures appropriate behavior of student athletes including locker room, bus, practices, etc.
• Follows school rules and Woodhaven Brownstown School District regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of athletic activities.
• Maintains a safeenvironment and facilities forstudent athletes in accordance with Athletic Department Guidance.
• Follow allMHSAA rulesand Guidelines, including appropriate certification for coaches.
• Reports rosters to theAthletic Director in a timelymanner.
• Provides a proper end of the yearreport including neededitems asdeemed by the Athletic Director.
• Professionallyrepresents the school and thedistrict ininteractions with students, parents, community, staffand the media.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Mental and physical demands are part of the position. One must maintain control under stress, as well as prolonged and irregular hours. You may have late nights and working on weekends.

BUILDING: Woodhaven-Brownstown School District

WORK YEAR: 2026 – 2027 School Year

COMPENSATION: Per WBEA contract – Schedule B