Assistant Coach - Swimming

Per the Kelso School District Extra-Curricular Salary Schedule. A fingerprint background check is required.

Pay

$5,304 stipend for the fall season.

Benefits

• This position is not eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, or life insurance.
• Sick leave is accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked in accordance with Washington state law.

Qualifications

• Previous training and/or experience in coaching swimming preferred.
• Must possess valid First Aid and CPR cards and demonstrate a willingness to maintain current cards and coaching clock hours standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, parents, and coaches.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Demonstrated positive attitude in working with youth.
• Possess understanding of the rules and regulations regarding swimming as prescribed in the WIAA Handbook, League Standard Operating Procedures, and Kelso School District Policy.
• Must be at least 19 years of age per WIAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the athletic program as directed by the head coach.
• Assume duties assigned by the head coach and assist with organizational matters before, during, and after the season.
• Assist the head coach with supervisory responsibilities.
• Communicate openly and immediately any individual/team concerns to the head coach.
• Assume the responsibility of the position of head coach in the event of the head coach's absence as designated by the head coach.
• Obey all rules of conduct before players and the public as expected of a head coach.
• Treat all injuries with discretion, administering first aid when deemed necessary and filing accident reports when applicable.
• Be supportive of recommended disciplinary action of the head coach as outlined in the Student Athletic Handbook.
• Adhere to Kelso School District policies and administrative regulations.
• Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of proper training/injury precautions.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in the care, storage, inventory, and ordering of equipment.
• Keep abreast of new knowledge, ideas, and techniques relating to swimming.
• Have regular, consistent attendance.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Other Functions

• Fulfill all other responsibilities as assigned.

Responsible to: Athletic director or school principal.