Swimming, Head Coach

Loudoun County Public Schools•Ashburn, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Swimming coaching position for Briar Woods High School. The season runs from November to February. The coach will be responsible for directing the training, conditioning, and performance of the varsity athletic team, as well as leading and assisting assistant coaches. The role also involves fostering sportsmanship, pride, and an appreciation for the values of athletics among participants and spectators. The coach will act as a positive influence and ensure athletes meet academic and eligibility standards.

Requirements

Coaching experience or participation in the sport on high school or college levels.
Completion of CPR and First Aid training or enrollment in current CPR and First Aid training course.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a teacher or classified employee in Loudoun County Public Schools.
Virginia Teaching License candidate or a full-time classified employee for Loudoun County Public Schools.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining high academic standards for all student athletes.
Assist the athletic director and principal in the hiring and/or retention of assistant coaches.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate the performance of all assistant coaches.
Work cooperatively with the athletic director to assure proper insurance coverage for all athletes.
Foster among participants and spectators an appreciation for the values of athletics, a desire to win, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
Direct the training, conditioning, and performance of the varsity athletic team.
Lead, supervise, and assist assistant coaches in their efforts with assigned teams.
Act as a positive influence upon the behavior of members of his/her athletic staff and teams.
Be present and personally direct the team at all varsity contests and as many junior varsity and freshmen contests as possible.
Supervise athletes at invitational meets or postseason competition.
Advise the athletic director on the preparation of schedules for the sport.
Advise the athletic director in the selection and performance evaluations of officials.
Recommend to the athletic director the type and amount of equipment and supplies needed.
Provide for the inventory and care of equipment.
Advise the athletic director of the condition of athletic facilities and needs for their preparation and maintenance.
Ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under VHSL rules.
Recommend to the athletic director and/or principal the removal of athletes from the team(s) when training or eligibility regulations have not been met.
Ensure that all athletes have undergone and passed medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
Organize a system for encouraging students to try out for the team and develop and recruit equipment manager(s), score keepers, statisticians, ball runners, etc.
Collect and keep on file records, statistics, news items, and photographs for the athletic teams.
Recommend to the athletic director those students who qualify for a varsity letter or junior varsity/freshman certificate.
Recommend to the athletic director, upon request, prospective coaches.
Observe sub varsity practices and games.
Perform other duties related to the position of head athletic coach as requested by the high school principal and/or athletic director.