Girls Swimming and Diving Head Coach

Job Description

Successfully develop student-athletes in an athletic program committed to academic and athletic excellence. Lead the delivery of a positive educational-based athletic experience.

Skill Teaching

• Understand and be able to teach current best-practices for high school athletics
• Develop and implement training programs that focus on improving technique, stroke placement, speed, and style.
• Create a learning environment that inspires and stretches all athletes to improve
• Promote a focused and fun atmosphere that inspires players to improve

In-Season Oversight and Responsibility

• Develop all practice and training plans
• Oversee necessary video, scouting, and statistics
• Complete necessary program details with athletic department
• Manage all home meets

Professional Qualifications

• Preferred - Education degree
• Required - Minimum has passed MN Head Coaches Course
• Required - previous Swimming and Diving coaching experience
• Required - Program leadership qualifications
• Required - Knowledge of educational-based athletics and best practices
• Required - Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Required - Will work cooperatively with the Swimming and Diving staff to provide training opportunities that include instruction, management, and teaching of all student-athletes
• Required - Ability to communicate with athletes and parents in an effective and positive manner
• Required - Will participate as a positive and communicative team member in the development and support of excellence within the athletic department
• Required - Strong support of school’s Catholic mission and focus

Personal Qualifications

• Ability to determine swimming level and analyze techniques.
• Passion for high school students and ability to communicate effectively with them
• Passion for this sport and high school athletics
• To be successful, you should be empathetic, patient, and understand that swimmers have varying abilities

Send résumé to:

Rick Johns

Director of Athletics and Activities

rjohns@BSMSchool.org