Age Group Swim Coach

Hamilton Community Schools invites qualified coaches to apply for the available Hamilton Age Group Swim Coach position.  We have multiple openings to be considered for.

Season/Hours:

• Season: November 30-February 13
• 3-4 days a week of practice
• 3-16 hours a week depending on what age group is coached 
• Friday night and/or Saturday morning meets beginning in January
• 3-3.5 hours

Qualifications:

• High school student or adult with experience coaching/playing at the high school/college level
• Demonstrates dependability and promptness
• Can establish effective and prompt communication between players, parents and other members of the coaching staff
• Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents and the general public with the understanding that confidentiality should be exhibited. 
• Ability to instruct our student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary to realize individual and team success.
• Ability to foster individual improvement in the skills of the game 
• Provide a foundation for integrity, pride of accomplishment, sportsmanship, self-discipline, goal setting, teamwork and self-confidence.

REPORTS TO:  Aquatics Supervisor

WHO ARE WE?

Hamilton Community Schools is a rural district in West Michigan, located south of Holland and east of Saugatuck. Our well-maintained district includes one preschool learning center (Sandyview), three elementary schools (Bentheim, Blue Star, and Hamilton Elementary), one middle school, one high school, and the Hamilton Virtual School. Despite covering a large area of 135 square miles, Hamilton retains a small-town feel.

As one of the 18 member public school districts within the Ottawa Intermediate School District (OAISD), Hamilton Community Schools employs 400 staff members and serves over 2,400 full-time students, along with 1,100 non-public students across various programs and formats. Renowned throughout the state, our district is celebrated for balancing a small-town atmosphere with educational innovation, catering to the needs of every learner. With a strong focus on K-12 academics, work-based learning, athletics, and the arts, Hamilton is a destination district. WE are HAWKEYES!

Why Hamilton?

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Submit an application, using the online application system. 

Deadline to apply:  The search committee will review applications until the positions are filled.  However, for best consideration, applications should be submitted by November 13, 2026.

Any questions can be sent to Liz VandeWege, Co-Aquatics Supervisor evandewe@hamiltonschools.us

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hamilton Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, height, weight, marital status, familial status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status with applicable state and federal laws.