What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-26 HKMS Swimming Assistant Coach position at REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 17?
2025-26 HKMS Swimming Assistant Coach JobID: 2251
Position Type
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted
6/13/2025
Location
Haddam Killingworth Middle School
Date Available
December 2025
Closing Date
until filled
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QUALITIES THAT A COACH SHOULD POSSESS
To Be Successful At H-k
(also refer to CT Coaching Competencies)
Position Type
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted
6/13/2025
Location
Haddam Killingworth Middle School
Date Available
December 2025
Closing Date
until filled
Additional Information: Show/Hide
QUALITIES THAT A COACH SHOULD POSSESS
To Be Successful At H-k
(also refer to CT Coaching Competencies)
- Good communication skills
- Fairness/objectivity
- Desire to see athletes succeed while still having fun
- Knowledge of the sport
- Knowledge of league rules
- Knowledge of state rules and regulations
- Be responsible
- Be a teacher of the game
- Not infringe on other coaches
- Have a fun/positive environment
- Be consistent, realistic and upfront with team expectations
- Appropriate practice skills
- Working in the community to build the program
- Patience
- Hard working, attention to detail
- Adult role model
- Be effective in motivating, guiding and understanding athletes
- Be able to relate to other coaches in your sport (communicate with families and staff)
- Be able to coach with your heart and your head
- Understand your athletes
- Ability to work with athletes of all skill levels