7346 - Assistant Coach- High School Swim

Murray Independent Schools•Murray, KY

About The Position

The Assistant Coach instructs students in the fundamental skills and knowledge of swimming and supports individual and team development by monitoring, evaluating, and reinforcing progress. The role involves planning and conducting skill-development activities, maintaining equipment, enforcing safety rules, supervising students during practices and trips, and supporting students’ academic achievement and access to post-secondary scholarships and other financial incentives. The coach is expected to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, peers, faculty, supervisors, and spectators; present a professional appearance; and help foster positive relationships among the school, families, and community. The position requires protecting student confidentiality, following applicable laws and district policies, and carrying out other related duties assigned by the supervisor. Salary and workdays will be established by the Board.

Requirements

Hold all certifications required by the Kentucky Department of Education.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers, and adults.
Meet standards of personal, educational, physical, moral, and emotional fitness.
Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with students, peers, parents, and faculty.
Have knowledge of CPR and First Aid.
Be knowledgeable about blood-borne pathogens and other infectious materials and the procedures for dealing with them.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in fundamental swimming skills and knowledge of the sport.
Create drill and practice activities that develop individual and team skills.
Monitor, evaluate, and reinforce student development; observe performance and provide appropriate remediation during practices and games.
Apply knowledge of developmental stages of the sport to the needs and abilities of the team and individual players.
Develop and maintain an equipment inventory and implement procedures for checking out, maintaining, and checking in equipment.
Plan and enforce appropriate safety and health rules and regulations.
Develop and follow a supervision plan that protects students’ safety and welfare in locker rooms, on trips, and during practices.
Model and demonstrate activities and equipment used to develop basic skills or physical condition.
Supervise students during out-of-town activities, which may involve overnight stays.
Promote and work toward students’ academic achievement and serve as a liaison for post-secondary scholarships and other financial incentives.
Communicate effectively with players, parents, supervisors, peers, and spectators.
Present a positive image of the school and help establish cooperative partnerships between home and school and positive relationships between the district and community.
Maintain student confidentiality and take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Follow procurement guidelines, purchase-order processes, and applicable federal, state, and district guidelines, policies, procedures, and laws.
Maintain and improve professional competence; respond positively to directives and cooperate with district and school personnel.
Ensure equitable access, inclusion, and opportunities to participate.
Perform other position-related duties assigned by the supervisor.