Swim Varsity Head Coach - Men's Team - East Lincoln High School

East Lincoln High (320); Denver (NC); On-site; USD 2,500 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

East Lincoln High School is seeking a Swim Varsity Head Coach for the Men’s team with the Winter season starting November 1, 2026. The role reports to the Principal and Athletic Director and carries a coaching stipend based on experience with NCHSAA.

You must be at least 21, hold a HS diploma or GED, and complete NFHS coaching courses. CPR is required for paid coaches, and HR onboarding including drug tests and background checks is mandatory before approval.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• HS Diploma or GED.
• Coaching experience preferred.
• NFHS coaching courses required before approval (Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion, Mental Health Awareness).
• CPR certification required for paid coaches.
• HR onboarding, drug test and background check, health physical and TB test.
• Must be willing to obtain CDL bus driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in planning and developing the school's swim program.
• Administer the swim program and oversee practices and meets.
• Foster a positive learning climate for student-athletes.
• Communicate with parents, staff, and the broader school community.
• Develop coaching staff and coordinate with principal and athletic director.
• Ensure appropriate conduct during games and practices.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Swim Varsity Head Coach - Men's Team - East Lincoln High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5921922

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

DATE POSTED: September 10, 2026

POSITION: Swim Varsity Head Coach - Men's Team - East Lincoln High School

POSITION #: 320970

POSITION AVAILABLE: Winter Swim Season, November 1, 2026

REPORTS TO: Principal, Athletic Director

SALARY: Coaching Stipend - based on coaching experience with NCHSAA

Qualifications/Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old, HS Diploma or GED, coaching experience preferred. All coaches (volunteer or paid) must complete the required coaching courses NFHS.com website. CPR certification for paid coaches is required and may be completed through the school system if needed. You must complete your HR onboarding policies, your HR screening (drug test and background check) and have a current health physical and TB test. This is all required before being approved to work with student athletes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership and support in planning, developing and implementing an instructional program in the sport as assigned
• Provides leadership and support in administering the sport program
• Works to foster a climate conducive to learning as assigned
• Works to establish and implement an improvement process for the sport as assigned
• Works to establish good public and employee relations for the sport as assigned
• Maintains professional work habits
• Maintains and upgrades his/her professional skills in order to improve instruction for students
• Communicates with parents and the educational community (Professional and Interpersonal Relations)
• Implements fundamental sports skills and sports management systems (Coaching and Related Areas)
• Cooperates with school principal and school athletic director; develops rapport with coaching staff and with the school; helps to organize coaching staff; develops positive relationship with participants, student body, faculty, parents and community, game officials, news media, opponents and employees; employs appropriate conduct during games and practices; participates in activities that foster professional growth and development; commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language
• Must be eligible and willing to obtain CDL bus driver's license for driving the Activity bus.
• Other duties as assigned

COACHING COURSES REQUIRED:

All coaches (volunteer or paid) must complete the following courses through the National Fundamentals of High School (NFHS.com) before being approved to work with student athletes:

• Fundamentals of Coaching (8 +/- hour) High School Coaches
• Concussion Training (45 minute) - All Coaches
• Mental Health Awareness Training - All Head Coaches
• CPR Required

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chris Matile , Athletic Director
• East Lincoln High (320)
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]