CHS Girls Swimming - Head Coach

Reports to:  Principal / Athletic Director

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must pass fingerprinting/background check that meets required state, federal and Clarkston School District standards
• Must hold a current and valid First Aid and CPR card, OR be able to obtain them prior to working with athletes
• Must be at least 19 years of age for Assistant Coaching Positions and at least 21 years of age for Head Coaching Positions pursuant to WIAA regulations
• Must complete WIAA required training
• Must complete onboarding paperwork and SafeSchools training PRIOR to working with athletes
• Be available for all practices and competitions from 3 p.m. daily during their coaching season with availability on weekends as required
• Prior coaching experience preferred

General Functions:

• Supports the High School in all of its athletic programs and demonstrates commitment to strengthen relations within the educational system, as well as the coaching profession
• Demonstrates loyalty and supports the head coach in conducting the athletic program of that particular sport
• Knowledgeable and aware of rules and regulations concerning his/her sport
• Assumes any duties assigned to him/her by the head coach pertaining to the overall athletic program of that particular sport and assumes the responsibilities of the head coach in the absence of the head coach
• Assists and is accountable to the head coach, athletic director and principal
• Accompanies and directs the assigned team to all games and practices
• Holds a current first aid and CPR card
• Keeps current on all clock hours depending on coaching level
• Exemplifies good sportsmanship and is held to the same sportsmanship expectations as the head coach

Essential Functions:

• Supervises and instructs students in the fundamentals of the sport he/she is coaching
• Maintains facilities and equipment
• Supervises team players at practice, games, in locker room and during travel
• Promotes sportsmanship and fair play among all teams and players by always setting a good example for participants and fans to follow, instructs participants in proper sportsmanship responsibilities, makes sportsmanship a high priority, respects the judgement of contest officials, abides by rules of the event