Associate Head Swim Coach

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director of Aquatics, instructs student-athletes in the fundamentals of swim, preparing them for competition. Assists the head coaches in supervising and coordinating all levels of the program and is responsible for helping to coordinate all instructional and administrative aspects of the program.

Reports to: Director of Aquatics

Supervises: None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide support to head boys' and girls' swim coaches when working with performance coaches in collaboration with the head swim coaches to plan and direct physical conditioning programs
• Collaborate with head boys' and girls' swim coaches to be aware of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to the sport
• Provide support to head boys' and girls' coaches in the development of off-season training programs and summer opportunities
• Help to assist with purchasing and expenditures; maintains, and inventories equipment
• Provide support to the head boys' and girls' swim coaches in communicating program information to school administration, students, parents, and the community with the Director of Aquatics approval
• Assist head and boys' and girls' swim coach with fundraising activities
• Assist head and boys' and girls' swim coach with the end-of-season banquets or awards night
• Provide support for head and boys' and girls' swim coach in coordinating transportation needs, assure all drivers comply with school policy; may drive students to away games
• Assist in the development of sports schedules and facility usage
• Assist the head and boys' and girls' swim coach in recommending policy, method, or procedural changes to the Athletic Director
• Awareness of athletic and occupational hazards and safety precautions. Administers first aid and contacts EMS when appropriate. Promptly reports all sports-related injuries, coordinates with athletic trainers
• Coordinate with head and boys' and girls' swim coaches in providing student collegiate scholarship opportunities
• Assist head boys' and girls' swim coach in providing instruction to and oversight of student-athletes and ensure proper supervision of students at all times
• Assist in providing training, direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare athletes for competition
• Assist in explaining, monitoring, and enforcing safety rules and regulations, proper use of equipment
• Assist head coaches in providing additional support to plan, lead, organize, and conduct practice sessions
• Can attend coach's meetings, team meetings, and required school functions if needed

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Education

High School

Experience

Experience as an assistant coach at the high school or college level preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience; or any satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND CLEARANCES

• Cleared Background/Fingerprint check
• Valid CPR certifications
• Cleared TB assessment
• Completion of Ministry Safe Training
• Valid CA Driver's License
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate
• NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate
• NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Certificate
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the rules, principles, techniques, and safety procedures of swim events
• Principles and methods for curriculum and training design; instruction for individuals and groups
• Measurement of training effects
• Rules, by-laws, and policies of CIF, Trinity League, and Orange Lutheran High School
• Human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, learning, and motivation
• Principles involved in strategic planning, budgeting, and leadership techniques
• Familiarity with personnel recruitment and training

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent instructional skills; Identifies the educational and training needs of students and coaches, training, mentoring, and helping them to improve knowledge or skills. Selects and uses appropriate training methods. Accurately monitors/assesses the performance
• Effective communication skills; conveys information effectively; actively listens - gives full attention to what others are saying; writes so that others will understand. Maintains timely and appropriate communication with students, parents, administrators, and coworkers
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills; effectively motivates, coaches, develops, and directs others; establishes effective working relationships with students, parents, and other employees
• Effective management skills; maintains accurate student, financial, and personnel records; stays within budget; runs program within all school and CIF rules and requirements; effectively manages assistant coaching staff
• Effective problem-solving skills: Use good judgment, decision-making, and critical thinking skills. Chooses appropriate actions, identifies problems; uses critical thinking skills to develop options and implement solutions
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends when needed

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Exhibits the highest level of Christian integrity - his/her life reflects Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadership
• Ability to articulate their Christian faith
• An active member of a Christian church; Missouri Synod preferred
• Supports the Mission and Statement of Faith of Orange Lutheran High School

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position primarily involves sedentary work
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit;
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, squat, kneel, jump, twist, or bend
• Specific vision abilities include near and far vision within the normal range, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; prolonged viewing of a computer screen

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The typical working environment is split between a climate-controlled classroom/office environment and periods of work outdoors during events with exposure to varying temperatures and climatic conditions
• The typical noise level is quiet to moderate, but may occasionally be loud

This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments to address the needs of the school and changing business practices. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, and FLSA status, or grade

Qualifications