Varsity Swim Head Coach

Port Huron Northern High School; Fort Gratiot Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 6,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Port Huron Northern High School is seeking a Varsity Swim Head Coach for the Winter Sports Season. The position is part-time with an immediate start and falls under the district’s salary structure.

The role requires strong organizational and motivational skills, the ability to lead practices and ensure safety, and adherence to MHSAA rules. CPR and first aid certification is preferred and the applicant must meet district requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated ability to work with and motivate young people and adults.
• Must be available during the time requirements of the position.
• Certification in CPR and first aid preferred.
• Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 pounds in assisting students, if needed.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for all matters relative to program including but not limited to, player personnel, practice sessions, care and maintenance of equipment and supervision of players during practice, games, travel and other team functions.
• Be knowledgeable of and consistently enforce school, District, League and state association (MHSAA) rules and policies.
• Effectively communicate with players, officials, fellow coaches, parents, administrators and community members.
• Ensure that the safety and welfare of the athletes is a top priority in the organization and implementation of practice and game situations.
• Be responsive to instructions and directions of the building Athletic Director, District Director of Athletics and other appropriate school administrators.
• Support and promote activities designed to further the District’s goal of a coordinated, sequential athletic program.
• Participate in activities designed to contribute to program and professional growth, including CPR, Concussion and first aid training.
• Present a professional image and provide a positive role model in terms of personal habits, language and conduct.

Skills

Organizational skills

Motivating others

Communication

Job description

Varsity Swim Head Coach

Location: Port Huron Northern High School, Fort Gratiot Township, Michigan (Port Huron Area School District)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-Time

Job ID: 5943296

Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Job Description

Building: Port Huron Northern High School

Sport Season: Winter Sports Season

Effective: 11/23/2026

Allocation: 1.293.29.0000.1560

Must have documented evidence of organizational skills, knowledge, experience, preparation and aptitudes in the above sport commensurate with the level of the position.

• Must have demonstrated ability to work with and motivate young people and adults.
• Must be available during the time requirements of the position.
• Certification in CPR and first aid preferred.
• Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 pounds in assisting students, if needed.

Directly responsible for all matters relative to program including but not limited to, player personnel, practice sessions, care and maintenance of equipment and supervision of players during practice, games, travel and other team functions.

• Be knowledgeable of and consistently enforce school, District, League and state association (MHSAA) rules and policies.
• Effectively communicate with players, officials, fellow coaches, parents, administrators and community members.
• Ensure that the safety and welfare of the athletes is a top priority in the organization and implementation of practice and game situations.
• Be responsive to instructions and directions of the building Athletic Director, District Director of Athletics and other appropriate school administrators.
• Support and promote activities designed to further the District’s goal of a coordinated, sequential athletic program.
• Participate in activities designed to contribute to program and professional growth, including CPR, Concussion and first aid training.
• Present a professional image and provide a positive role model in terms of personal habits, language and conduct.

SELECTION COMMITTEE

EVALUATED BY SUPERVISING ADMINISTRATOR

SALARY DATA AS PER NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Caryn M. VanderHeuvel , Director of Human Resources
• Central Office
• Port Huron, Michigan 48060
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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