Swimming Secondary Head Coach - South Eugene

Eugene School District 4J (dba Lane County School District) (OR); Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 3,500 - 7,500; Full time

Job summary

Eugene School District 4J (dba Lane County School District) (OR) is seeking a Junior Varsity Head Coach for the 2026/2027 season to assist in planning, developing, and implementing interscholastic athletic policies. The role emphasizes leadership, program oversight, and collaboration across schools and districts.

The position requires knowledge of state and district regulations, strong coaching abilities, and the capacity to work with diverse students and staff while maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Red Cross First Aid Certificate with CPR training.
• Concussion Management and OSAA training completed.
• District background check completed.
• Preferred: valid TSPC license.
• Valid Oregon Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, development, and implementation of athletic program policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and vision for the interscholastic athletic program.
• Organize and oversee all aspects of the program to meet district needs.
• Supervise and support all teams under supervision.

Skills

Coaching leadership

Sports knowledge

Communication

Team management

HIPAA/FERPA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred bachelor's degree in physical education

Oregon Driver's License

Job description

This position is for the 2026/2027 season.

Under direction, the role of the JV head coach is to assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to an interscholastic sports program. Head junior varsity/secondary head coaches provide leadership and vision within the athletic program, organizing and supporting the oversight of all aspects of the program to help ensure it meets the needs of the school district and its participants.

*Secondary Head Coach- naming for programs that do not have a designated Junior Varsity level.

This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities.

• 1. Knowledge and understanding of the basic and advanced aspects of the sport.
• 2. Has knowledge of and complies with state, conference, league and school training, rules and regulations.
• 3. Understanding of child growth, development and behavior with knowledge of assessment techniques and monitoring strategies to identify student/athlete’s efforts, performance, strengths, and weaknesses.
• 4. Has thorough knowledge of and complies with all state, conference, league and school rules and regulations, and policies approved by Eugene School District 4J, OSAA and NFHS.
• 5. Knowledge of policies, regulations, and procedures pertaining to interscholastic athletics and activities.
• 6. Ability to provide training and coaching through motivational techniques and strategies to improve individuals and group performance.
• 7. Ability to supervise and provide support and vision for the individual sport program and all of the teams under their supervision.
• 8. Establish and maintain effective organization, community, and public relationships.
• 9. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.
• 10. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
• 11. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA.
• 12. Ability to prioritize tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• 13. Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.
• 14. Present self and ESD4J in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.
• 15. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present in user-friendly formats for internal and public distribution.
• 16. Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
• 17. Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and district staff as directed.
• 18. Ability to lift, carry at least 25 pounds.
• 19. Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.

Education:

• ? High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification:

• ? Possession of a valid Red Cross First Aid Certificate, including CPR training methods and procedures.
• ? Successful completion of Concussion Management and other training courses required by the OSAA.
• ? Successfully meet the District’s background check process.
• ? Preferred, but not required: Possession of a valid TSPC license.
• ? Valid Oregon Driver’s License

Experience:

• ? A year of prior Interscholastic athletic or coaching experience (knowledge of sport)
• ? Experience in, or understanding of sport to be coached. Must meet OSAA standards for coaching certificate. Knowledge of athletic conditioning and care/prevention of injuries.
• ? Must be a minimum of 22 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ? Possession of an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university in physical education, or closely related areas.
• ? Two years of experience as a high school interscholastic coach.
• ? Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.