Head Coach - Swimming - St. Petersburg Catholic H.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the high school swimming program.
• Plan, organize, and conduct daily practices, meet preparation, and competition strategies.
• Teach and develop fundamental and advanced swimming techniques, race strategies, and conditioning.
• Foster a positive, disciplined, and Christ-centered team culture.
• Mentor student-athletes in their athletic, academic, personal, and spiritual development.
• Cookordination team schedules, meet entries, travel arrangements, and program logistics.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, administration, and athletic department staff.
• Ensure compliance with all school, diocesan, Florida High School Athletic Association, and league rules and regulations.
• Promote the swimming program within the school and local community.
• Assist with program growth, including offseason development and middle school outreach.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience in competitive swimming at the high school, club, or collegiate level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of swimming technique, training methods, and race strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and motivate student-athletes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Able to successfully complete all diocesan and school employment requirements, including background screening and Safe Environment training.

Preferred Characteristics

• Passion for building relationships and developing student-athletes.
• Strong commitment to sportsmanship, teamwork, and character development.
• Able to create a competitive and positive team environment.