Sidwell Friends School · 5 months ago
Swimming & Diving Varsity Assistant Coach
Washington, DC
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$2,675/mo - $3,852/mo
1+ years expSidwell Friends School is a coeducational Quaker day school seeking a part-time seasonal Swimming & Diving Varsity Assistant Coach for their Washington, D.C. campus. The role involves coaching and training the Varsity team, recruiting athletes, and managing various aspects of the Swimming & Diving Program while promoting the school's values.
Education Management
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Sidwell Friends School
Sidwell Friends School is a highly selective Quaker private school located in Bethesda
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bill Burger
Chief Communications Officer
Kate Lindsey
Assistant Head of School and Chief Financial Officer
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