Coach - Assistant Swim Coach - BMS

Assistant Swim Coach

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia has an immediate opening and is accepting applications for an assistant swim coach position that is available for the 2026-2027 school year at Blacksburg Middle School.

Job Description

Under the direction of the athletic director and/or principal, the coach must plan and implement a high quality athletic program that stresses fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship while maintaining high safety standards for all athletes. The coach must also be committed to high academic standards for all athletes by monitoring the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be age 21 or older
• Successful completion of the Virginia High School League (VHSL) required courses accessible at www.vhsl.org/coach-education/
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and school administrators
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to be dependable and punctual
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a coach or participation in the sport at the high school or college level
• Current CPR certification

Supplemental: $1,401.75 - 2037.06 (depending on experience) per season

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Closing date: Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services.