Varsity Swimming Assistant Coach

Bellefonte Area School District; Bellefonte (KY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 38,572,800; Part time

Job summary

The Bellefonte Area School District is seeking a Varsity Swimming Assistant Coach to support our student-athletes and uphold district values. This is a part-time role based in Bellefonte.

The position requires high school diploma, prior coaching or participation in the sport at school level, and strong communication, time management, and teamwork skills. Collaboration with the head coach and junior high programs is essential for athlete development.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching or participation experience at high school or collegiate level.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to develop individual athletes and build team unity.
• Willingness to work with athletes at all developmental stages.

Responsibilities

• Enforce district and department behavioral and academic expectations of student-athletes.
• Supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices and contests.
• Coach players, assign positions, teach fundamentals and strategies of the sport.
• Condition athletes with age-appropriate activities emphasizing endurance, strength, and agility.
• Issue and maintain uniforms and equipment; ensure safe return of property.
• Ensure safe fields of play for practices and competitions.
• Work as part of a team with the head coach and junior high programs to develop athletes for higher levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational abilities

Team building

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Bellefonte Area School District is accepting applications for the Varsity Swimming Assistant Coaching position
Location: Bellefonte Area School District
Type: Part-time

Position Overview

The Bellefonte Area School District is seeking a Varsity Swimming Assistant Coach to help lead our student-athletes. This position is to be an exemplary role model for the athletes, school, community and District.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforcing district and department behavioral and academic expectations of their student-athletes.
• Supervising student-athletes before, during, and after practices and contests, including locker rooms, on buses, etc. First to arrive and last to leave.
• Coaching players, assigning positions, teaching basic fundamentals and strategies of sport, developing team goals and game strategies through a successful season.
• Conditioning and developing student-athletes with age and current fitness level appropriate activities that emphasize endurance, strength, and agility while preparing them for competitions.
• Issuing and maintaining uniforms and equipment ensuring safe return and inventory of school-owned property.
• Ensuring safe fields of play, competition surfaces, drills, and workout sessions throughout the season for both practices and competitions.
• Working as a part of a team with the head coach and junior high programs to develop and prepare student-athletes for future involvement with a more competitive atmosphere.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma

Experience Requirements

• Prior experience coaching or participating in the sport at the high school or collegiate level.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop individual athletes and build team unity.
• Demonstrated willingness to work with athletes at all developmental stages.

Certifications & Licenses

Required:

• Clearances (see below)
• Additional trainings assigned by the Athletic Director

Preferred:

• Any relevant coaching certification or license outside requirements

Physical Demands

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a coach to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to hear with 40 decibel loss maximum.
• Able to see with acuity of 20 inches or less and far acuity of at least 20 feet normal depth perception, field of vision and accommodation.
• Able to reach above and below the waist, walk and use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects.
• Requires use of both hands for repetitive motion.
• Able to bend and twisting of the body required.
• Ability to lift/carry/push supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.
• The noise level in this environment is generally moderate to loud.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bellefonte Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity it operates. Individuals may report concerns or view our non-discrimination policy at https://www.basd.net/