Varsity Assistant Swimming Coach (Diving)

VARSITY ASSISTANT SWIMMING COACH (In charge of Diving)
Valparaiso High School

Qualifications:
? Valid (state) teacher license is preferred but not required
? Previous coaching experience in swimming
? A solid understanding of the skills and concepts that is fundamental to teaching the sport of swimming
? Flexibility, organization, and a strong work ethic
? A vibrant personality that is well suited to work with teenage boys and girls
? Excellent instructional skills and techniques
? Solid conflict resolution and communication skills
? Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Goal:
? To carry out the aims and objectives of the athletic program as outlined by the Athletic Director and school administration
? To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. ? At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self discipline and self confidence.

Expectations:
? Maintain high standards as a teacher, both in the classroom and in the swimming pool, while advocating the skills, mission and objectives of the District.
? Promote sportsmanship, be understanding and fair, and put integrity ahead of winning.
? Effectively communicate with players, parents, teachers, media, administrators and other groups within the community.
? Work in collaboration with other head coaches to promote multi-sport student athletes.
? Demonstrate necessary organizational and leadership skills.
? Have experienced past success in coaching swimming in a quality program, and have a strong background in coaching as evidenced by level of position and expertise in coaching.
? Strive to make community connections with your team (i.e. participate in Popcorn Festival Parade, Homecoming Parade, community service initiatives, etc.)
? Other duties assigned by the athletic director.

Responsibilities:
? Assist the Varsity Swimming Coach with organizing and running daily practices as well as attending daily practices.
? Assist the Varsity Swimming Coach with coaching meets and organizing managers.
? Assist the Varsity Swimming Coach with organizing equipment and completing the equipment inventory at the end of the season.
? Implement training sets to develop swimmers' technique and endurance as laid-out by the Head Varsity Coach of the VHS Swimmling Program.
? Attend all meets and practices.
? Participate in high school program team activities and fundraising projects.
? Assist the Varsity Swimming Coach with supervision of athletes at and after practice at VHS.
? Complete all required NFHS coaching classes before working with VHS athletes.
? Assist the Varsity Swimming Coach with concession supervisions, attending coaches meetings, attending parent meetings and attending award events.

Responsible To: The Head Swimming Coach, Director of Athletics and Building Principal.
Stipend: As stated in the current Valparaiso Community Schools ECA portion of the Teaching Contract. "Assistant Swimming Coach," currently $8,905 (full season stipend).