NLCS High School Assistant Swim Coach

Position Type: Extracurricular Assignment (ECA)
Classification: Non-Classified Contract
Location: Bedford North Lawrence High School
Reports To: Head Swim Coach and Athletic Director

Position Overview

The High School Assistant Swim Coach supports the head coach in leading and developing the high school swim program. The assistant coach helps student-athletes grow in skill discipline sportsmanship teamwork and personal responsibility while promoting a positive and competitive team culture. This position assists with daily practices meet preparation athlete development supervision and program operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in planning and conducting practices for student-athletes.
• Provide instruction in swim techniques stroke development conditioning and competition preparation.
• Support athletes in improving individual performance teamwork and understanding of the sport.
• Assist with preparing for meets including event planning opponent analysis and team readiness.
• Attend and help supervise practices meets team events and other related activities including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Promote sportsmanship discipline respect and a positive team culture.
• Support the academic success and well-being of student-athletes by encouraging appropriate balance and accountability.
• Assist with inventory care and organization of equipment and uniforms.
• Help coordinate team communication logistics and other operational needs of the swim program.
• Ensure compliance with school athletic department conference and IHSAA expectations policies and procedures.
• Model professionalism and appropriate conduct with students families staff officials and the community.
• Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the head coach or athletic director.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in swimming preferably at a competitive level.
• Coaching experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of swim rules techniques and athlete development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students parents staff and administration.
• Ability to motivate and support student-athletes in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a coaching staff.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe inclusive and supportive environment for students.

Requirements

• Must meet all district and IHSAA requirements for coaching assignments.
• Must complete all required trainings certifications and clearances.
• Must successfully pass all required background checks.
• Must follow all school corporation policies procedures and expectations.

Required Experience:

Junior IC