Head Boys and Girls Swim Coach HS2627_37

Belgrade Public Schools•Belgrade, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activities opportunities for more than 3,100 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full- and part-time staff members, students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade’s largest employer, we’re proud of the partnership we have with local families, businesses and civic organizations. Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission “to educate students to become responsible members of society.” We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including a district contribution toward health insurance premiums, and available dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other supplemental insurance plans. District employees also participate in PERS or TRS retirement plans which is vested after 5 years. Employees can also choose to contribute to a 403B plan with an additional district contribution.

Requirements

Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
Successful experience playing/coaching high school/college level.
Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sport program.
Montana Driver’s license or the ability to obtain license within three months of hire.
Completion of NFHS Fundamental of Coaching course upon hire (Course cost is at employee’s own expense) prior to starting date.
Completion of NFHS Concussion in Sports course upon hire (Course cost is at employee’s own expense) prior to starting date.

Nice To Haves

Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
The environment can be stressful due to the nature of the position.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in the swimming pool area.
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Continuously uses hand strength to grasp.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Required to be able to hear conversations in loud and noisy environments.
The employee frequently works within time constraints and must maintain attentiveness.
Frequently involved in interactions which require oral and written communication.
Exercises flexibility and the ability to shift from one task to another.
Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently provided.
Works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness.
Involved in social interactions which require oral and written communication.
Reasoning and exercising judgment are constantly used/required.
The duties, physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this vacancy announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position.

Responsibilities

Conducts program within district rules and regulations.
Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Notifies the Activities/Athletic Director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.
Maintains discipline and sportsmanlike conduct of all participants and enforces the policies of the district uniformly when disciplining.
Ensures program remains within budget.
Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program goals.
Trains and informs staff on the fundamental philosophy and skills expected and encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic guidelines.
Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all staff members.
Consistently monitors student athlete's attendance, grades and eligibility.
Maintain a satisfactory competitive performance standard, which includes being part of the staff in all district weight lifting/conditioning programs in their particular sport.
Responsible for selecting members to participate on the varsity swim team.
Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
Directs work of student managers, assistants and other personnel.
Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same.
Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport facilities and equipment.
Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper usage.
Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings.
Assists the Activities/Athletic Director in scheduling, providing transportation and meeting requirements for tournament and special sport events.
Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational pursuits.
Assist administration in locating potential assistants upon request.
Organize daily practices and game day operations.
Examines locker rooms before and after practices and competitions, checking on general cleanliness of the facilities.
Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment.
Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media.
Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and the community.
Thorough knowledge of the athletic policies approved by the Belgrade Board of Trustees responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
Knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff and participants.
Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the sport.
Advanced knowledge of rules which apply to the sport and remains current with rule changes.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to represent the School District in a professional manner and possess effective public relations skills.
Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions of the Activities/Athletic Director and the School Administration.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with students, parents, staff, and the community in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to handle stressful situations and maintain composure.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student information.
Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks.
Stopwatch, calculator, computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone/voice mail, score-keeping equipment or other equipment germane to the sport/activity.