Swim Assistant Coach: Team Builder & Mentor

Coffeecountyschools; 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 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