7346 - Assistant Coach- HS Swim

Murray Independent Schools•Murray, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach- HS Swim is responsible for instructing students in the fundamental skills and knowledge of swimming and providing an atmosphere for successful individual development through monitoring, evaluating, and reinforcing. This role involves developing drill and practice activities, managing equipment, planning and enforcing safety rules, and supervising students during activities. The coach will also promote academic achievement and serve as a liaison for post-secondary scholarships. This position requires adherence to all federal, state, and district guidelines and policies.

Requirements

Shall hold all certifications required by Kentucky Department of Education.
Shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers and adults.
Must be chosen with reference to personal, educational, physical, moral and emotional fitness.
Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate and work effectively with students, peer, parents and faculty.
Have knowledge of CPR and First Aid and be knowledgeable of blood borne pathogens and other infectious materials and the procedures of dealing with them.

Responsibilities

Instruct all students in the fundamental skills and knowledge of the sport or activity.
Provide an atmosphere for successful individual development through monitoring, evaluating and reinforcing.
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
Present a positive image of the school to parents and convey the school’s genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
Seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
Work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
Carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
React positively to directives.
Cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals, and staff.
Maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student’s educational record.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Follow the procurement guidelines and purchase order process.
Adhere with federal, state and district program guidelines, policies, procedures and laws.
Develop drill and practice activities that teach and enhance individual/team skill development that makes up the game.
Develop and maintain an inventory list of equipment and prepare and implement a schedule of checking out, maintaining and checking in equipment.
Plan and enforce appropriate safety and health rules and regulations.
Develop a supervision plan that ensures the safety and welfare of students at all times: locker room, trips, practices, etc.
Present a professional appearance.
Be an effective, positive communicator with all audiences: players, parents, supervisors, peers and spectators.
Model/demonstrate activities and equipment used to develop basic skills or physical condition.
Observe, diagnose and prescribe appropriate remediation activities during practice and game conditions for players and team.
Know and apply the developmental stages of each point of the game to the needs and ability levels of the team/players.
Assimilate innovations and adapt to changes when applicable.
Be responsible for supervising students on out-of-town activities, which may involve staying overnight.
Promote and directly work toward academic achievement during the high school career and serve as a liaison for post-secondary scholarships and other financial incentives.
Ensure equitable access, inclusion and opportunities to participate are provided.
Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the Supervisor.