Assistant Boys Swimming Coach

Walla Walla Public Schools • Walla Walla, WA

17h

About The Position

The Assistant Swimming Coach assists in directing the high school swimming program. The coach implements teaching and coaching philosophies consistent with the Walla Walla School District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) missions; teaches individual, group, and team techniques, tactics, and physical training; and promotes ethical competition, sportsmanship, leadership, and citizenship. The role supports swimmer and coach performance expectations and helps implement the established off-season strength, conditioning, and skills development program.

The position reports within the district athletic program and must meet WIAA and district coaching requirements, including applicable certification, training, health and safety standards, and background-check requirements. Compensation is provided according to the Extra Curricular Salary Schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful experience teaching technical skills specific to the coaching position.
• Demonstrated ability to perform program duties according to direction from the Head Coach, High School Principal, Athletic Director, and district policies.
• Knowledge of coaching techniques, skill-development progression, safety, teamwork, strategy, interpersonal relations, routine training, practice, and game organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, parents, coaches, administrators, staff, and community members; effective public-relations skills.
• Short- and long-term organization and management skills.
• Evidence of being a positive role model and a clearly defined coaching philosophy for the level applied for.
• Professional integrity, vigor, flexibility, and enthusiasm.
• WIAA certification and compliance with WIAA and district rules and regulations.
• Must meet the WIAA age requirements applicable to the position.
• Complete at least 5 hours of coach education during any three-year period of coaching, as required by the continuous training standard for high school coaches.
• Current First Aid and CPR cards and knowledge of related preventative health and training standards.
• Meet and maintain coaching standards established by the District and WIAA.
• Completed employment application and background check.
• Resume of education and experience, references, and three current recommendations.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching certificate.
• Teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing the high school swimming program.
• Implement teaching and coaching philosophies consistent with the district and WIAA mission statements.
• Instruct participants in individual, group, and team techniques, tactics, and physical training.
• Communicate a clearly defined philosophy emphasizing ethical competition, sportsmanship, leadership, and citizenship to students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Use effective coaching techniques for skill development, strategy, and interpersonal team relations.
• Develop and promote high performance expectations for swimmers and coaches.
• Support and help implement the established off-season strength, conditioning, and skills development program.
• Carry out program duties as established by the Head Coach, High School Principal, Athletic Director, and district policies.
• Organize and manage training, practice, and game activities while emphasizing safety, teamwork, and skill development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED