Swim Assistant Coach: Develop Talent & Team Strategy

Irondistrict; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 524,074 - 851,621; Full time

Job summary

Cedar High School is seeking an Assistant Swim Coach to contribute to a supportive environment for student athletes. The role focuses on skill assessment, practice planning, and on-field coaching to enhance both individual and team performance.

The successful candidate will help manage practice schedules, monitor athlete behavior, and assist with game strategy while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Community involvement and attendance at events are expected.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities listed in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Assists in assessing players' skills and assigns team positions.
• Assists in developing a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players during competition and practice and keeps the Head Coach informed to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Assists with determining game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Assists the Head Coach in maintaining standards of pupil behavior and providing proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Participates in special activities to include banquets, award nights, and assemblies.
• Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.

Job description

Cedar High School is seeking an Assistant Swim Coach to contribute to a supportive environment for student athletes. The role focuses on skill assessment, practice planning, and on-field coaching to enhance both individual and team performance.

The successful candidate will help manage practice schedules, monitor athlete behavior, and assist with game strategy while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Community involvement and attendance at events are expected.