Assistant Swim Coach Job ID 1047

Bedford Public Schools invites applications for the position of Assistant Swim Coach.

The Assistant Coach is responsible for helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. The Assistant Coach reports to the Varsity Head Coach and the Athletic Director.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Responsibilities : Responsible with Athletic Director for all matters relating to the organization, administration and philosophy of the sport under his / her direction. Serves in a leadership capacity to the community program. Oversees the high school program in his / her sport. Adheres to the MIAA Coaches Guidebook and BPS Coaches Handbook; Acts as a positive role model on and off the court / field / site, etc.
• Coaching Responsibilities : Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved. Maintains competency in MIAA rules, event procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport.
• Supervisory Duties : Assists Athletic Director in recruiting and hiring all coaches. Evaluates all assistant, sub varsity and volunteer coaches in his / her sport. Assigns duties to coaching staff.
• Record Keeping Responsibilities : Maintains an accurate and current team & program roster and submits copies to the Athletic Office. Works closely with the Athletic Director in the financing of his / her sport by preparing and submitting an annual budget; follows BPS school committee policies regarding setting funding criteria and handling financial transactions and sets parameters and supervises fundraising efforts for all teams under his / her direction.
• Athletic Behavior / Eligibility Responsibilities : Enforces all rules of the MIAA related to his / her sport. Enforces and models discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Injury / Safety : Cooperates with the Athletic Director to verify that no participant is issued equipment or allowed to practice until his / her physical examination and Baseline concussion testing has been completed. Oversees the safety condition of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Team Activities : Plans all practice sessions and competitions, and supervises out-of-season conditioning program. Ensures a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying and intimidating language and behaviors.
• Other duties : Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred or Required : Valid teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree preferred. First aid and CPR training required. MIAA's Coaches Education Certification Level 1 or 2 certification required of new Varsity Head Coaches (effective 2016-2017). Experience In Teaching, Coaching, And Sports Medicine Preferred. Effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate success in area of application. Sport specific certifications preferred. Playing Experience Preferred.

Bedford Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity, in both academic and work spaces, by fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive — personally, professionally, and academically.

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