HS Head Boys Swimming Coach (Reinstatement) - Roosevelt

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Boys Swimming Coach is responsible for instructing participants in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for individual and team success. This role aims to foster pride in accomplishment, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship among student athletes. The coach serves as the leader and manager for the athletic program, developing practice schedules, coaching players, and ensuring adherence to state, regional, and district regulations. The position also involves managing student behavior, supervising athletes, assigning duties to assistant coaches, and maintaining various records. Collaboration with the Director of Activities and School Equity is required for scheduling, facility use, and policy adherence. The coach is expected to monitor academic performance, communicate with parents, and represent the sport positively within the community.

Requirements

Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Coaching and/or leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education, coaching, or related field
Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program
First Aid and CPR certification
Knowledge of conference rules and regulations
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Responsibilities

Serves as the leader and manager for the athletic program
Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
Assigns duties to all assistant coaches under his/her jurisdiction, including out of season workouts and pre-season practice sessions.
Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
Establishes a K-12 program philosophy that would including establishing a feeder program that may incorporate youth camps and clinics.
Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.
Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
Works with the Director of Activities and School Equity in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
Monitors the academic performance of team members throughout the entire year to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
Submits athlete rosters to the Director of Activities and School Equity before the first practice, one week before the first game, any changes to student information on the roster, inventories (copy to Office Secretary as well), final season statistics and alphabetical list of award winners immediately following the season (list includes number of awards earned and the class of the athlete.)
Reports and secures approval from Director of Activities and School Equity for all adults associated with their sport
Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators
Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations as requested by the Director of Activities and School Equity.
Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
Works with the Director of Activities and School Equity to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies
Follows and maintains knowledge of all district policies and procedures
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional development activities to improve coaching performance.
Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
Assist with other duties as may be assigned