24-25 - La Follette - Girls Swim Head Coach
La Follette High
$2,964.00 - 6,072.00 Annual Salary
Position Title: Head Girls Swim Coach
Department: La Follette High School Athletics Department
Reports to: Scott Swanson La Follette High School Athletic Director
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Purpose of Position: The Head Girls Swim Coach will oversee the entire La Follette Girls Swim Program and instruct the varsity high school swim team. Responsible for helping each student-athlete reach their full potential in the classroom and in the pool. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise the swim program coaching staff including Assistant coaches.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee training of swimmers in all events in conjunction with the other coaches.
• Develop training plans for swimmers in conjunction with the other coaches.
• Assist in overseeing the running of specific events as needed at home competitions as directed by the Athletic Director.
• Contribute to meet line-up planning with other coaches.
• Attend and coach at all practices.
• Attend and coach at all meets.
• Oversee and assist other coaches in monitoring team members' practice attendance, school attendance, meet attendance, and grades
• Oversee and assist other coaches in enforcing team policies.
• Responsible for providing student-athletes with feedback about their performance related to their disposition, behavior, and team skills.
• Manage program budget and organize fundraising efforts for the swim program
• Coordinate competition and practice schedules with the Athletic Director.
• Coordinate off-season training and conditioning for the swim program
• Successful completion of the required WIAA Rules Exam for swim by the 2024-2025 Fall Sports season.

Employees with disabilities must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the "essential functions" of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications:

• Knowledge of instructional techniques for competitive swimming..
• Current certification or must obtain within one month of employment and maintain CPR/AED certification from a national certifying organization.
• If no teaching license, successful completion of an approved coach's education course (ASEP) or the ability to complete the course prior to the second season of coaching .
• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach in a diverse population.
• Ability to initiate and maintain open communication with staff, student athletes, and parents/guardians.
• Competitive experience in swimming at the high school level.
• Previous coaching experience with preference for those with prior swim experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to design and implement a developmentally appropriate program for student-athletes in swimming.
• Evidence of knowledge of WIAA eligibility standards and willingness to reinforce good sportsmanship and compliance with athletic codes from members of the La Follette Swim team.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and supervise athletic teams with respect to schedules, equipment, student eligibility, and safety.
• Preferred: Valid teaching license
• Preferred: Lifeguard Certified
• Preferred: College playing/coaching experience
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to successfully implement swimming systems in a high school setting

Length of Work: WIAA 2024 Fall Sports Season
Working Conditions: Will be expected to work in evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements:
The job will require you to stand for extended periods of time, while coaching at practices and games.