Boys Swimming and Diving Varsity Assistant Coach - Diving Coach

Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115•Lake Forest, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Forest High School is seeking a Boys Swimming and Diving Varsity Assistant Coach - Diving Coach. The Boys Swimming & Diving Varsity Assistant Coach - Diving Coach will assist the Head Coach to organize, coordinate, and promote quality coaching under the direction of the Varsity Head Coach while carrying out the LFHS Mission and philosophy of the Athletic Department. The Coach will provide effective diving instruction and assist with program management, demonstrate leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment for student-athletes, and will stress the importance of educational based athletics as a top priority. The Coach will supervise and oversee the boys participating in the swimming and diving program at LFHS. The Coach will demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, and be a positive role model for all student-athletes.

Requirements

All coaches in an IHSA sport must hold a current Illinois Teaching Certificate registered in Lake County, ASEP certificate (American Sport Education Program) or have completed an approved National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) coaching certification program.
Coaches must maintain current AED/CPR certification.
Coaches must meet all IHSA coaching certification annual requirements.
Demonstrates excellence in creating, supporting, and managing meaningful experiences for student-athletes.
Maintains the ability to make rational, sound decisions under stressful conditions.
Interacts and communicates effectively, professionally, and transparently with a variety of audiences (parents, staff, and students).
Communicates and enforces clear expectations for athlete conduct and accountability.
Ensures active supervision of student-athletes during all team events and transit - to proactively manage a safe and respectful environment.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach to organize, coordinate, and promote quality coaching.
Provide effective diving instruction.
Assist with program management.
Demonstrate leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment for student-athletes.
Stress the importance of educational based athletics as a top priority.
Supervise and oversee the boys participating in the swimming and diving program at LFHS.
Demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, and be a positive role model for all student-athletes.
Operates strictly within school policies and implements regulations developed by the district.
Abides by the LFHS Athletic Code of Conduct at all times.