Boys and Girls Assistant Swim Coach

The position is responsible for coaching high schoolstudent-athletesin event strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivatesstudent-athletesto develop an appreciation of the sport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses players skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competitions.
• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players individually or in groups regarding the rules regulations equipment and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the teams capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards ofstudent behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met andencouragesstudent-athletesto maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athletes injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians as necessary regarding the athletic performance of their students.
• Follows state regional and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sports-like behavior andmaintainappropriate conduct towards players officials and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media booster clubs service clubs and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care maintenance and requisitioning of equipment supplies and uniforms.
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities including parents night banquets and award nights.
• Maintains eligibility forms emergency data insurance records equipment inventory and other related records.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Required Experience:

Junior IC