High School - Swimming and Diving Head Coach

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preference given to experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.
• Current lifeguard certification or willingness to obtain.

Essential Functions

• Supervise high school assistant coaches/middle school coaches
• Supervise student athletes
• Stay current with current rules, coaching techniques, schemes, and best practices
• Assist with high school game schedule
• Maintain student-athletes to prevent accidents and injuries
• Place student-athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff
• Ensure all possible safety measures are observed, including taking proper care of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants
• Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings
• Work flexible hours including off season training, early mornings, afternoon/evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Verify student-athletes are eligible by PIAA and Reading School District Athletic policies
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and manage practices/training sessions
• Secure equipment and facilities after each usage
• Communicate with RSD admin, safe schools, custodial services and/or RPD as needed
• Communicate with youth groups and foster participation growth
• Be a good role model to student-athletes
• Distribute, collect and track uniforms/equipment
• Report game scores to Athletic Department & media following contests
• Support all RSD athletics

Physical Requirements

• Physically perform all skills required of a coach
• Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility
• Able to withstand extreme weather conditions
• Able to lift at least 20 pounds