Swimming and Diving Head Coach (MS)
About The Position
Sidwell Friends School, a coeducational Quaker day school, seeks a part-time seasonal Swimming & Diving Middle School Head Coach for the Washington, D.C. campus. Leading with Sidwell Friends School (SFS) values, the Head Coach reports to the Varsity Swimming & Diving Head Coach and Athletics Director and is responsible for initiating various aspects of the Swimming & Diving Program such as recruiting Sidwell athletes; scheduling opponents; training and coaching the Varsity team; training and coaching student-athletes; participating in the selection and evaluation process for seasonal assistant coaches; participating in professional development activities that add value to their coaching performance; attending mandatory meetings, other training, and SFS community programming.
Requirements
- 1-3 years experience as an assistant or head Swimming & Diving coach at middle and high school levels
- Demonstrate effective coaching skills and techniques, and be knowledgeable of the rules, regulations, and strategies.
- Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
- Available to work nights and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Represent Sidwell Friends and the Swimming & Diving Program professionally in all aspects, including during the recruitment of Sidwell scholars, training, and coaching the members of the Swimming & Diving Programmodel nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
- Coordinate the development and promotion of the Swimming & Diving Program; assess players skills and assign team positions; and determine game strategy based on the teams capabilities and follow established procedures in the event of an athletes injury.
- Organize and schedule practice sessions; organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises.
- Plan, organize, and conduct a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official game.
- Maintain and secure all Swimming & Diving equipment and uniforms.
- Abide by SFS, Independent School League, Mid-Atlantic Conference, and District of Columbia State Athletic Association rules and regulations.
- Maintain a high standard of integrity in all aspects of team management that fosters a culture that promotes the Schools Quaker values and the students academic experience and intentionally integrates the Schools core values as the framework to coach and build athletic programs. A thoughtful approach and desire to constantly improve and innovative thinking are essential to the success of this role.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
