24-25 - Head Boys Swim Coach at East High School
East High
Position Title: Head Boys' Swim Coach
Department: East High School Athletics Department
Reports to: East High School Athletic Director
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Purpose of Position: Seeking a high quality and engaging Head Swim Coach to create and provide leadership in building a high-performing swim program. Candidates must be able to positively motivate student-athletes to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork. Successful candidates will possess a passion to work with/educate student-athletes, have a sincere interest in young people, and demonstrate a willingness to become an active contributor to the school culture, as well as be willing to work to establish a youth program to partner with the high school program. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise the swim program coaching staff including Assistant Coaches.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee training of swimmers in all positions in conjunction with the other coaches.
• Develop training plans for swimmers in conjunction with the other coaches.
• Assist in overseeing the running of specific events as needed at home meets as directed by the Athletic Director.
• Direct meet line-up planning for other coaches.
• Attend and coach at all practices.
• Attend and coach at all meets.
• Monitor team members' school and practice attendance, meet participation, and academic performance (grades)
• Enforce team policies.
• Provide student-athletes with feedback about their performance related to their disposition, behavior, and team skills.
• Manage program budget and organize fundraising efforts for the swim program
• Coordinate competition and practice schedules with the Athletic Director.
• Coordinate off-season training and conditioning for the swim program
• Successful completion of the required WIAA Rules Exam for swim by the 2024 winter sports season.

Employees with disabilities must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the "essential functions" of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications:

• Knowledge of instructional techniques for competitive swimming..
• Current certification in CPR/AED from a national certifying organization or must obtain within one month of employment.
• If no teaching license, successful completion of an approved coach's education course (ASEP) or the ability to complete the course prior to the second season of coaching .
• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach in a diverse population.
• Ability to initiate and maintain open communication with staff, student athletes, and parents.
• Competitive experience in swimming at the high school level.
• Previous coaching experience with preference for those with prior swim coach experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to design and implement, a developmentally appropriate program for students in swimming.
• Evidence of knowledge of WIAA eligibility standards and willingness to reinforce good sportsmanship and compliance with athletic codes from members of the East Swim team.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and supervise athletic teams with respect to schedules, equipment, student eligibility, and safety.
• Preferred: Valid teaching license
• Preferred: College playing/coaching experience
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to successfully implement swimming systems in a high school setting

Length of Work: WIAA 2024 Winter Sports Season
Working Conditions: Will be expected to work in evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements:
The job will require you to stand for extended periods of time, while coaching at practices and games.