Extra Duty- High School Assistant Coach - Swimming

Posting Date: September 17, 2026

Application Deadline: In-District Bargaining Unit Members September 23, 2026, 5 pm. If position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled.

Projected Start Date: Exact date to be determined by the district.

School: Sam Barlow High School

About the role

The position of Assistant Coach - Middle and High School is done for the purpose of using leadership, supervisory and administrative skills for assisting in the overall direction, coordination, and coaching of the assigned sport for the development of each student.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar, and comply, with all school, district, league, and OSAA rules
• Assist the head coach in the coordination of all practices
• Analyze, demonstrate and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of the sport to participants, and where appropriate, to parents
• Enforce program policies, and recommend policy changes to the appropriate administrator
• Communicate effectively with parents within the program, and with other staff members
• Know, model and enforce appropriate policies, rules, and regulations concerning sportsmanship
• Maintain a commitment to ongoing growth of self and others
• When appropriate, work with others for the promotion of fund-raising and grant applications for the program
• Maintain equipment and supplies inventory and hold staff and students responsible for those supplies and equipment
• Supervise and manage site operation to assure safety and efficiency
• Maintain appropriate and accurate staff and student records
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment
• As needed, act as a contributing member of district wide committees
• Prompt and regular attendance
• Cooperate in the arrangement of school-level public relations and publicity for special events and achievements as appropriate
• Maintain communication with community and parent groups
• Demonstrate positive attitude toward job and remain a flexible and innovative team builder

Requirements

• Experience Required: Prior job related experience in appropriate sport/activity and/or coaching
• Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprinting Clearance, Current First Aid Card, and Bloodborne Pathogen Training. High school coaching positions require ASEP (American Sport Education Program) Certification.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities

• Skills to work with coaches and students
• Knowledge of district policies and procedures regarding co-curricular activities
• Abilities to follow oral and written instructions, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, adjust to flexible assignments (some night work), and communicate with students, staff and parents

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.