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With a unique approach, Franklin engages students actively in their own learning through a flexible, cutting-edge curriculum designed to educate innovators and socially responsible global leaders. 

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Head Swim Coach (Co-Ed Team)

Winter Season: November 20, 2024 - March 1, 2025

Position Overview:

Franklin School is seeking a Swim coach who will work closely with the Director and Associate Director of Athletics to structure a full-school program for their sport.

Part Time: Monday - Friday afternoons and occasional weekends

Compensation commensurate upon experience: $4,000-$6,000

General Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop character with an emphasis on teamwork, leadership, accountability and commitment.
• Develop engaging practice plans and competitions strategies to fit the level of competition
• Provide supervision for student-athletes from 2:55pm until they are dismissed from practice/competition
• Required to go on the bus with the students to and from practices and competitions
• Report competition scores to the AD and Associate AD within 2 hours after the competition has concluded (if competitions are permitted)
• Provide AD and Associate AD bi-weekly updates on team progress, highlights from competitions, and end-of-season recaps
• Maintain a daily attendance record
• Keep individual and team statistics to report at the end of the year
• Take an inventory of team equipment prior to and after each practice and competition
• Coordinate an end-of-season team party (small gathering of just team members and coaches)
• Collect all uniforms at the end of the season - (if competitions are permitted)
• Complete all mandated coaching courses
  • Approved Coaching First aid, AED and CPR training
  • Complete Mandated reporter training, NFHS implicit bias training, NFHS concussion course, etc.
• Complete injury form documenting any injuries during team activities and travel
• Carry all student-athlete medical forms to and from each practice and competition
• Other specific athletic duties that may arise
• Cultivate and harness relationships with all members of the Franklin Community 
• Display a commitment to diversity and creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Franklin

Requirements:

• Prior experience in aquatics and coaching
• Eagerness to contribute positively to the Franklin community
• Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, and flexibility to the school environment