JV Girls Swim Coach

id='p4953_'>JV Girls Swim Coach JobID: 4953

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Swimming - Girls

Date Posted:

8/10/2026

Location:

Harold L. Richards High School

Date Available:

Immediately

Closing Date:

When Position is Filled

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JV Girls Swim Coach

Position: JV Girls Swim Coach

Reports To: Athletic Director

Stipend Category: III (Asst. Girls Swim Coach; see contract Appendix II for placement)

Summary and Purpose: Support student-athlete development in Girls Swim and assisting the Richards Athletic Department

mission and vision statement.

Responsibilities:

• Excels at teaching swimming fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, contests, travel, and related events.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled practices, contests (home and away), and team functions.
• Ability to effectively plan practices, manage meets, and conduct skill instruction.
• Monitor and enforce all eligibility, safety, and conduct requirements as established by IHSA, the school, and district

policies.

• Chaperone and supervise athletes at all swimming events (including practices, meets, community gatherings, etc.),

maintaining discipline and promoting a positive team environment.

• Maintain a safe environment and report injuries promptly to appropriate staff.
• Complete required paperwork, attendance logs, and communicate with parents and administration as needed.
• Attend coach meetings and required professional development as assigned by the athletic department.

Additional Expectations:

• Availability to work in the off season
• Manage equipment, program needs, set-up, and breakdown for practices and meets.
• Attend community events (such as parades, fundraisers, etc.)
• Foster academic achievement, positive citizenship, and school spirit among student-athletes.
• Complete required first aid, CPR, and district coaching certifications as required by ISBE/IHSA and adhere to all

training expectations.

Qualifications:

• ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification required
• Previous high school swimming coaching experience preferred

Compensation and Benefits for External Applicants:

Individuals hired from outside CHSD 218 as seasonal coaches or activity sponsors receive only

the contractual stipend for the assignment. Board-provided employee benefits (including health,

dental, life insurance, leave, and participation in district retirement plans) are not available to

external hires in these roles. For benefit eligibility, an individual must be a contracted district

employee