Head Swimming

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This job assignment receives administrative direction from the Director of Sports, Principal, or other administrator as assigned.

Job Assignment Title – West Side Middle School Coach
Extracurricular Schedule – Appendix B
Division/Department – Athletics
Stipend – $3,402
Closing Date – December 11, 2025

This job assignment is accountable for instructing middle and/or alternate student athletes in a specific sports activity and providing leadership in helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, and appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self‑esteem.

• Certificate of Completion for Module 15 from the Connecticut Coaching Education Program.
• Connecticut State Department of Education Coach permit or Temporary Coach permit.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates.
• Life Guard Certification – Swimming Only.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment process.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator’s license.

• Knowledge of coaching techniques and human behavior;
• Knowledge of the specific sport;
• Knowledge of federal, State, and Board policies and regulations regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action;
• Basic skills in equipment repair and maintenance as applicable;
• Coaching skills;
• Effective, active listening skills;
• Organizational and problem‑solving skills;
• Public speaking skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to diffuse potentially volatile situations;
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;
• Ability to physically perform essential functions;
• Ability to recognize and treat minor athletic injuries;
• Ability to work assigned hours;
• Ability to work effectively with others;
• Coaching ability;
• Leadership ability;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Assists in efforts to improve the program;
• Assists in scheduling non‑league games and officials;
• Assists in the purchase of equipment and supplies;
• Assists players in the care and prevention of injuries;
• Assists preparation of outside facilities for all practice sessions;
• Attends clinics, camps, and seminars as required;
• Attends coaches and rules interpretation meetings;
• Coaches an assigned sport at the middle school level;
• Collects all uniforms and equipment at the end of the season;
• Communicates with classroom teachers to encourage individual success of each player;
• Communicates with head coach regarding coaching strategies and procedures;
• Complies with Board policies and District procedures in the development and maintenance of the interscholastic athletics program;
• Conducts oneself with tact and diplomacy;
• Develops and enforces training rules;
• Enforces eligibility requirements;
• Ensures appropriate dress at practices and events;
• Ensures practice and repetition of fundamentals;
• Ensures proper care of equipment;
• Ensures proper organization of practices and drills;
• Ensures safety of students;
• Ensures that all tasks are completed in a timely manner;
• Ensures the proper conduct and actions of team players at all times;
• Evaluates players;
• Follows all applicable State laws and CIAC regulations as outlined in the CIAC Handbook;
• Instructs and supervises team managers in game and practice preparation;
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents;
• Is encouraged to attend varsity and other district sponsored sporting events;
• Is encouraged to tape and review game films;
• Maintains respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student athlete grades for eligibility purposes, etc.;
• Maintains respect for and support of middle school athletic program;
• Maintains satisfactory attendance;
• Oversees the condition of the locker room;
• Participates in awards program and distributes awards to players;
• Promotes good public relations through personal appearance, attitude, and conversation;
• Provides a positive learning environment for athletes;
• Provides information and reports to Director in a…