MSA HEAD & ASSISTANT COACH - SWIM

Greater Midland Community Centers Inc; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Midland Community Centers Inc. in Michigan seeks a Middle School Athletics Head & Assistant Coach to guide athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and conditioning, enabling individual and team success.

The role focuses on offering every student the opportunity to participate in extracurricular athletics while adhering to GMCC policies. Responsibilities include supervising and developing a program for the identified sport, conducting engaging practices, coordinating facility use, and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be evaluated.

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.
• Prepares and conducts practice sessions that teach basic sport skills and promote good sportsmanship.
• Coordinates facility use in conjunction with MSA Coordinator.
• Communicates effectively with athletes, parents, officials and school administrators.
• Maintains equipment and records; tracks issuance dates and returns.
• Makes written recommendations to the MSA Coordinator regarding program and facilities.
• Completes supervisor requests to achieve department goals and objectives.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

21+ age requirement

Two years assistant coach experience

Coaching knowledge

Job description

Under the direction of the MSA Coordinator, the Middle School Athletics Head & Assistant Coach will instruct middle school athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success in their program. Coaches will strive to provide each student with the opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity. Understand and abide by all GMCC, MHSAA, and MPS policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Must maintain high personal standards and adhere to and carry out the mission of the GMCC.

Major Job 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.
• Makes 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.

Qualification Requirements

• 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.

Physical Requirements

Work with students in outdoor playing fields, indoor and outdoor courts, gymnasiums, or other sports facilities; physical ability to lift and move sports equipment and demonstrate sports skills when necessary; may be exposed to infectious diseases and inclement weather. Maintain emotional control under stress. Hours vary and include nights, weekends, and out-of-town travel. Off site work required.

$1,373.00 - 2,000.00 for the 8-week season