Girls Swim- Dive Coach

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Girls Swim-Dive Coach provides coaching, athlete development, and supervisory responsibilities for an athletic program at Liberty High School. The position is responsible to the Athletic Director and/or a head coach. Compensation for this extra-pay position depends on the District approving the related athletic event to occur during the school year. Required certifications may be obtained after acceptance of the position. The coach develops a positive, competitive program that supports individual and team growth and success. Duties include creating practice plans, developing athletes’ skills and strategies, supporting character development, managing equipment and fiscal responsibilities, and supervising athletes and facilities before, during, and after practices and competitions. The coach communicates regularly with the Athletic Director, athletes, families, and other stakeholders; follows applicable governing-body rules; and attends to athlete injuries and return-to-play clearances. The position is based in a professional school environment, primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors. Work is scheduled on school/work hours and days, with extended hours or days possible as directed. The work environment may range from quiet to loud and involves frequent in-person and other communication with students, the public, and staff. Compensation is listed as extra pay; the posting lists 0 scheduled weekly hours, 7.5 hours per day, and 183 days per year, Monday through Friday. Benefits eligibility is listed as part-time and ineligible.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
ASEP Certification (American Sport Education Program).
CHSAA Certification (Colorado High School Activities Association).
NFHS Coaching Fundamentals Certification (National Federation of State High Schools).
Ability to be flexible and patient in work demands.
Ability to assist students in assigned areas and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and interact with the public courteously and professionally.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities.
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities.
Commitment to students’ education as a primary responsibility.
Ability to work well with others in a team setting and demonstrate cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
Effective organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail.
Student-centered, relationship-focused approach and ability to promote a positive climate, culture, and community.
Demonstrate citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.

Nice To Haves

Initial Teacher License from the Colorado Department of Education.
Professional Teacher License from the Colorado Department of Education.

Responsibilities

Report consistently for scheduled work and perform other duties as assigned.
Meet established performance standards and seek feedback and professional learning.
Communicate high expectations for athlete behavior and reinforce them.
Communicate regularly with the Athletic Director and maintain timely, professional communication with stakeholders.
Manage fiscal responsibilities in a timely manner.
Demonstrate knowledge of the sport, its policies and rules, game management strategies, and governing-body regulations.
Lead athletes with fair, patient, understanding, and tolerant behavior that fosters a positive environment.
Build respectful relationships and a program that supports individual and team development and success.
Create a competitive environment and apply strategies and tactics to maximize opportunities for success.
Maintain, inventory, store, and reorder equipment before the season begins.
Evaluate assistant coaches where applicable.
Establish and use clear, consistent, proactive communication procedures.
Monitor athlete injuries, communicate with the athletic trainer and parents, take a proactive approach, and ensure athletes are medically released before returning to play.
Plan character development for athletes on daily, weekly, monthly, and annual timelines.
Prepare detailed practice plans that advance individual skills and strategy development.
Submit rosters, transportation requests, and certifications by deadlines.
Supervise facilities and athletes before, during, and after practices and competitions.