Head Swim Coach for the 2025/2026 Season

KUNA JT. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB STATUS: All Applicants

JOB TITLE: Head Swim Coach for the 2025/2026 Season

LOCATION: Kuna High School

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

CALENDAR: To be determined by calendar year

SALARY: Per supplemental contract salary schedule

JOB SUMMARY: 

To safely and positively motivate and develop skills, attitudes, and habits that will guide each athlete toward success, personal growth, and good character. To provide examples of fair play, team building, and respect. Provide leadership and motivation to excel. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assistant Coach(s)
  
  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Idaho Teaching Certification, American Sport Education Program Certification, or National Federation of Interscholastic Coaches Association Certification strongly preferred
• Certification or willingness to obtain certification in first aid and CPR required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of competitive swimming, sports training, conditioning, injury prevention, kinesiology, management, and the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook
• Related experience in the sport
• Ability to foster and sustain students' interest in the activity and promote skill development
• Possess good organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues
• Demonstrate aptitude for working with adolescents
• Works well with students, staff, and the public
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and adhere to the policies and rules established by the IHSAA, the SIC, the Kuna School District and Kuna High School
• Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and in-school events, and supervise students during related field trips and other out-of-school functions. Attend out-of-school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions.
• Collect and keep on file all required medical and parent consent forms
• Accountable for issuing, collecting, and inventorying, all equipment and uniforms
• Plan and organize safe and effective practices that emphasize team unity and the development of basic fundamentals and skill of the activity
• Establish consistent and fair team guidelines for all student athletes
• Work cooperatively with the activity director in setting up facilities and securing personnel for game and meet management
• Conduct postseason assessment of assistant coaches
• Prepare budget requests and equipment recommendations for the activity director
• Establish appropriate guidelines and supervise players behavior and conduct in the locker rooms and on school buses.
• Promote interest and enthusiasm for the activity program to students, staff, and parents
• Exhibit respect and dignity for all students and athletes at all times
• Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education as well as to the National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Code of Ethics
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Will have the ability to perform the assigned coaching task and be able to promote a positive athletic environment for both students and parents. Prior coaching experience of a high school swim team. Knowledge and experience of swimming, strong communication and organization skills required. Ability to plan and implement a program of developmental activities and competitive performances for a high school swim program. Ability to clearly express needs and ideals, obtain the commitment of others, and anticipate and lead the critical details necessary for a successful program. Ability and willingness to communicate and work with principals and other school activity sponsors. Ability to involve and communicate with parents and participants. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual's disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review and prepare documents and file them in a prescribed order, and organize documents and materials.
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a personal computer and other office equipment. 
• May be required to block or redirect students.
• Must be able to effectively supervise and support staff when consequences are implemented including supervising physical restraint and seclusion if necessary for safety.
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

A completed Administrative application from the www.kunaschools.org website.  Internal applicants only need to submit a letter of interest for the position.  Applications and letters of interest may be submitted via email, fax, mail, or in person at the contact information below.

QUESTIONS:

Human Resources

hr@kunaschools.org

Kuna Jt. School District No. 3

711 E. Porter Road

Kuna, Idaho 83634

922-1000 Phone

922-5646 Fax