Head Varsity Coach, Swimming

Description

Position Title: Head Varsity Coach – Swimming                                                  

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Assistant Principal, Athletics and Girls Athletic Director

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Schedule of Duties: Seasonal

Salary: $30.00 - $40.00/hour                                 

Position Purpose: The Varsity Swim Coach Head Coach is responsible for developing a Sacred Heart Prep Swim Coach program that supports the Mission of the School and its Goals and Criteria.

Essential Functions

• The coach must demonstrate strong leadership in player and staff development, sportsmanship, integrity, and character development.
• Recruits, hires, and supervises assistant varsity coaches in collaboration with the Assistant Principal, Athletics and Girls Athletics Director.
• Leads instruction for athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• Leads, through words and action, resulting in an environment that fosters learning, development of positive character traits, a passion for the game and formation of moral values that support the educational philosophy of the Sacred Heart Schools (Goals & Criteria).
• Works cooperatively with the athletic administration and school community to support the academic and co-curricular aspirations of the Swim Coach and all student-athletes.
• Supervises practices, competitions, tournaments, and team trips.
• Updates knowledge of technical aspects of the sport and shows a willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to the sport of Swimming and/or to coaching in general.
• Works cooperatively with the school’s athletic trainers and athletic performance coaches.
• Works in a proactive, positive, and realistic manner to support the college athletics goals of the members of the team.
• Responsible for coordinating with the Assistant Principal, Athletics, and Girls Athletics Director regarding all administrative tasks, including but not limited to uniform/equipment issues and inventory, transportation, game scheduling, referees scheduling, and other tasks as directed.
• Establishes and implements policies for handling issues or concerns that may arise from swimmers
• and/or parents.
• Attends monthly coaches’ meetings, preseason parents' meeting, and annual coaches’ leadership workshop on the Sacred Heart Schools campus.
• Organizes end-of-season individual player meetings and post-season team party and awards.
• Responsible for transporting student athletes by school vans to sports events.

Qualifications

• A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and professional behavior based on it.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent; a college degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of previous Swimming coaching experience, preferably as a varsity head Swimming coach. Previous work experience in an independent high school environment is also preferred.
• Proven ability to develop, organize, and supervise a successful high school Swimming program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the skills and strategies of the sport of swimming as it pertains to interscholastic athletics in California.
• Ability to model excellent ethics in concert with Sacred Heart Schools' Goals and Criteria.
• Strong ability to successfully collaborate with a broad and diverse school community.
• Good to excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & social media).
• CPR/First Aid certification or the willingness to obtain it.
• Demonstrative leadership and facilitative skills.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Must submit to LiveScan fingerprinting background check.
• A clean driving record and a valid California driver’s license. Will be subject to clearance through the California Vehicle Report and the standards for driving set by SHS insurance underwriters.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, kneeling, and climbing stairs.
• Work in varied indoor and outdoor environments, including fields, training rooms, offices, and varied weather, including extreme heat and cold.
• Fast-paced, student-centered setting requiring mental and physical resilience.
• Must comply with all vaccination and health requirements.

Qualifications

Salary : $30 - $40