What are the responsibilities and job description for the Varsity Head Coach - Boys' Swimming & Diving position at North Haven High School?
North Haven High School (and the Greater New Haven Co-op) is seeking a Head Coach for the Boys’ Swimming/Diving Team. The Boys’ Swimming & Diving season is the winter season (end of November through middle of March). The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Work and communicate with the North Haven Athletic Department, including the athletic director and administrative assistant in all necessary capacities
- Supervise student-athletes at all times, including all practices and games
- Supervise student-athletes during transportation to and from “away” games
- Schedule, organize, prepare and implement practice sessions on a regular basis to develop the student-athletes’ greatest potential
- Demonstrate positive characteristics and serve as a role model for student-athletes
- Assign all duties of assistant coaches, JV coaches and volunteer coaches working under head coach’s supervision
- Maintain accurate inventory/record of equipment and uniforms and submit an itemized report at the end of each season to the athletic director
- Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and facilities
- Communicate effectively with parents as it relates to student-athletes, includes having a preseason meeting
The successful candidate must possess, or be working toward a Connecticut Coaches Certification (must be in place before the season begins); be CPR, AED and First Aid certified before the first practice; have previous coaching and/or playing experience with the sport. Compensation will follow North Haven’s coach’s stipend scale.
Interested applicants should apply online through the North Haven Public Schools website, https://www.northhavenschools.org, and include a letter of intent and resume. Any questions can be directed to Steve Blumenthal, Athletic Director of North Haven Public Schools at blumenthal.steven@northhavenschools.org.