Swim Assistant Coach

Coffee County Schools; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM is seeking an Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach and Athletic Director in developing student athletes and ensuring program success. The role requires compliance with school policies and athletic regulations, strong communication with staff and families, and active involvement in practices, tryouts, and events.

The position emphasizes safety, professionalism, and collaboration with booster groups, community partners, and district staff to uphold program

Qualifications

• Meets coaching criteria as defined by TSSAA and/or other state interscholastic sport governing association.
• Relevant coaching experience preferred
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Follows all school rules and system policies
• Serves as head coach designee in absence of head coach
• Follows all rules and regulations regarding the sport as defined in the TSSAA handbook
• Provides technical expertise in coaching the assigned athletic activity
• Maintains professionalism on and off the field
• Understands and follows the proper administrative line of command and refers requests through proper channels
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model
• Teaches values of citizenship, honesty, integrity, self-discipline, courage, loyalty and sportsmanship
• Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs and services
• Assists Head Coach in working with the media to develop a positive relationship
• Assists Head Coach in evaluating program needs with the athletic director
• Assists Head Coach in planning for athletic events in the program
• Promotes proper use and care of school property
• Regularly inspects playing surface for safety concerns
• Reviews procedures and schedules before the season
• Attends mandatory programs (e.g. meetings, first aid/CPR training)
• Encourages student involvement; explains responsibilities to students and parents
• Assists Head Coach in organizing tryouts and maintains selection integrity
• Assists Head Coach in planning practice schedules
• Assists Head Coach in developing off-season activities
• Teaches injury prevention; keeps medical forms on file and documents injuries
• Participates in student recognition programs
• Rides on bus with players to games and camps
• Supervises athletic fields and practice areas
• Keeps track of equipment and helps inventory
• Ensures locker rooms and practice areas are orderly
• Arranges transportation and lodging for sanctioned activities
• Obtains permission to be away when duties conflict
• Keeps students safe; does not leave them unsupervised
• Works with athletic boosters association
• Establishes relationships with system schools and coaches

Skills

Coaching criteria

Coaching experience

Verbal & interpersonal skills

Job description

COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Job Description

Assistant Coach

Responsible to: Principal

Head Coach

Athletic Director

Qualifications:

1. Meets coaching criteria as defined by TSSAA and/or other state interscholastic sport governing association.
2. Relevant coaching experience preferred
3. Strong verbal and interpersonal skills

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Follows all school rules and system policies
2. Serves as head coach designee in absence of head coach
3. Follows all rules and regulations regarding the sport as defined in the TSSAA handbook
4. Provides technical expertise in coaching the assigned athletic activity
5. Maintains professionalism on and off the field
6. Understands and follows the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels
7. Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model
8. Teaches student athletes the values of good citizenship, honesty, integrity, self-discipline, courage, loyalty and sportsmanship
9. Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs and services
10. Assists Head Coach in working with the media to develop a positive relationship
11. Assists Head Coach in working with the athletic director to evaluate program needs
12. Assists Head Coach in making preparation for any athletic event in his/her respective program
13. Promotes the proper use and care of school property
14. Regularly inspects playing surface for safety concerns
15. Reviews procedures and schedules before the start of the season
16. Attends all mandatory programs (e.g. TSSAA required meetings, first aid/CPR training, etc.)
17. Encourages student involvement in program activities. Helps parents and students understand program objectives. Explains student responsibilities (e.g., scholastic eligibility, parental permission, physical exams, training/performance schedules, requirements for letters, optional insurance coverage, waiver forms, etc.)
18. Assists Head Coach in organizing team tryouts. Maintains the integrity of the selection process
19. Assists Head Coach in organizing and carrying out a practice schedule
20. Assists Head Coach in development of off-season activities (e.g., summer trainings, clinics, etc.)
21. Teaches precautions and procedures to help students prevent injuries. Ensures that medical authorization forms are on file and readily available. Promptly documents all injuries that require attention
22. Participates in student recognition programs
23. Rides on bus with players, when applicable, to and from games, contests and camps
24. Helps with supervision responsibilities related to the preparation of athletic fields, and practice areas
25. Assists Head Coach in assigning and keeping track of athletic equipment issued to students and staff, and helps to maintain inventory of all new and used equipment
26. Ensures that students keep locker rooms and practice areas orderly
27. Helps arrange transportation and lodging for sanctioned activities
28. Obtains permission to be away when duties conflict with other assigned duties
29. Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised
30. Works closely with the athletic boosters association
31. Establishes a working relationship with system schools and coaches at all levels

General Requirements:

1. Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities
2. Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest standards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/Mission Statements
3. Maintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection of confidential student and staff information
4. Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned

Coffee County Schools is a drug free workplace. All job applicants and employees are subject to drug testing.

We conduct pre-employment drug testing and background checks (fingerprint, DCS, sexual offenders, and health abuse) Any job offer will be based on the results of the drug screen and background checks.