Job Description

Co-ED ASSISTANT SWIMMING COACH

Valparaiso High School

Qualifications

• Valid (state) teacher license is preferred but not required
• Previous coaching experience in swimming
• A solid understanding of the skills and concepts that is fundamental to teaching the sport of swimming
• Flexibility, organization, and a strong work ethic
• A vibrant personality that is well suited to work with teenage boys and girls
• Excellent instructional skills and techniques
• Solid conflict resolution and communication skills
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Job Goal: To carry out the aims and objectives of the athletic program as outlined by the Athletic Director and school administration. To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self discipline and self confidence.

Expectations:

1. Maintain high standards as a teacher, both in the classroom and in the swimming pool, while advocating the skills, mission and objectives of the District.
2. Promote sportsmanship, be understanding and fair, and put integrity ahead of winning.
3. Effectively communicate with players, parents, teachers, media, administrators and other groups within the community.
4. Work in collaboration with other head coaches to promote multi-sport student athletes.
5. Demonstrate necessary organizational and leadership skills.
6. Have experienced past success in coaching swimming in a quality program, and have a strong background in coaching as evidenced by level of position and expertise in coaching.
7. Strive to make community connections with your team (i.e. participate in Popcorn Festival Parade, Homecoming Parade, community service initiatives, etc.)
8. Other duties assigned by the athletic director.

Responsibilities

1. Assist the Varsity Swimming Coach with organizing and running daily practices as well as attending daily practices.
2. Assist the Varsity Swimming Coach with coaching meets and organizing managers.
3. Assist the Varsity Swimming Coach with organizing equipment and completing the equipment inventory at the end of the season.
4. Implement training sets to develop swimmers' technique and endurance as laid-out by the Head Varsity Coach of the VHS Swimmling Program.
5. Attend all meets and practices.
6. Participate in high school program team activities and fundraising projects.
7. Assist the Varsity Swimming Coach with supervision of athletes at and after practice at VHS.
8. Complete all required NFHS coaching classes before working with VHS athletes.
9. Assist the Varsity Swimming Coach with concession supervisions, attending coaches meetings, attending parent meetings and attending award events.

Responsible To: The Head Swimming Coach, Director of Athletics and Building Principal

Stipend: As stated in the current Valparaiso Community Schools ECA portion of the Teaching Contract.