Swimming and Diving Head Coach; MS

Sidwell Friends School, a coeducational Quaker day school, seeks a part-time seasonal Swimming & Diving Middle School Head Coach for the Washington, D.C. campus. Leading with Sidwell Friends School (SFS) values, the Head Coach reports to the Varsity Swimming & Diving Head Coach and Athletics Director and is responsible for initiating various aspects of the Swimming & Diving Program such as recruiting Sidwell athletes;

scheduling opponents; training and coaching the Varsity team; training and coaching student-athletes; participating in the selection and evaluation process for seasonal assistant coaches; participating in professional development activities that add value to their coaching performance; attending mandatory meetings, other training, and SFS community programming.

• Represent Sidwell Friends and the Swimming & Diving Program professionally in all aspects, including during the recruitment of Sidwell scholars, training, and coaching the members of the Swimming & Diving Program—model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Coordinate the development and promotion of the Swimming & Diving Program; assess players’ skills and assign team positions; and determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities and follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions; organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises.
• Plan, organize, and conduct a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official game.
• Maintain and secure all Swimming & Diving equipment and uniforms.
• Abide by SFS, Independent School League, Mid-Atlantic Conference, and District of Columbia State Athletic Association rules and regulations.
• Maintain a high standard of integrity in all aspects of team management that fosters a culture that promotes the School’s Quaker values and the student’s academic experience and intentionally integrates the School’s core values as the framework to coach and build athletic programs. A thoughtful approach and desire to constantly improve and innovative thinking are essential to the success of this role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 1-3 years experience as an assistant or head Swimming & Diving coach at middle and high school levels
• Demonstrate effective coaching skills and techniques, and be knowledgeable of the rules, regulations, and strategies.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
• Available to work nights and weekends.

As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will complete and clear a background and fingerprint screening before the first day of work. Upon hire, they will obtain CPR Certification, First Aid training, Bus training, and other requirements immediately, upon hire.

• Stipend $2,675.00-$3,852.00. Stipend will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and three references through our online application system (Clear Co). To learn more about our school, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question, “How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world.”