7347 - Head Coach- HS Swim

Murray Independent Schools•Murray, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head 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 determining appropriate action within defined guidelines, presenting a positive image of the school, and fostering partnerships between home and school. The coach will also work to develop positive public relations between the school district and the community, carry out assignments in a timely manner, react positively to directives, and cooperate with school administration and staff. Maintaining student confidentiality, striving for professional competence, and taking necessary precautions to protect students and equipment are also key aspects of the position. The coach must adhere to federal, state, and district guidelines, policies, and laws.

Requirements

Shall hold all certifications required by Kentucky Department of Education.
Evidence of one or more years of experience coaching in a school athletic program.
Successful completion of ABLE test, criminal records check, AIDS Awareness training and current certification in first aid and CPR.
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.

Responsibilities

Develop drill and practice activities that teach and enhance individual/team skill development.
Develop and maintain an inventory list of equipment.
Prepare and implement a schedule for 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.
Ensure equitable access, inclusion, and opportunities to participate are provided.
Assimilate innovations and adapt to changes when applicable.
Be responsible for supervising students on out-of-town activities, which may involve staying overnight.
Instruct assistants in techniques necessary to meet the objectives of the sport or activity.
Analyze and evaluate sports effectiveness.
Be responsible for providing training rules and expectations and seeing that rules are taught to each participant.
Assist in the scheduling of the sport or activity.
Be responsible for documenting the state and district's requirements for physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.
Be involved in the hiring of assistant coaches directly under your supervision.
Develop and follow a budget in line with the district's guidelines and expectations.
Be responsible for public relations with all audiences.
Manage through appropriate selection, assigning duties and responsibilities, and monitoring of assistant coaches under your supervision.
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.
Promote the type of sportsmanship that will help students acquire the basic attributes of good citizenship.
Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the Supervisor.