Swim Coach

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting the Executive Director of Athletics, the Swim Head Coach is responsible to promote the philosophy of Southside Christian School Athletics, within the assigned sport''s program.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Make Jesus Christ central to the entire sport program at SCS, and disciple student athletes to equip and inspire them to be followers Christ.
• Seek and build relationships with and connections to student athletes of all ages by encouraging participation in swim.
• Connect and communicate with parents of the players appropriately using all means of communication (verbal, social media, email, etc.).
• Provide oversight for the overall program, establishing a fundamental plan of development at each level of play.
• Assist in the hiring process of the coaches within the swim program as needed.
• Use a stewardship approach to the facilities that the program uses to ensure cleanliness, proper use, and a proper attitude toward the facility by the student athletes and the coaches in the program.
• Know and ensure compliance with the policies in the SCS Athletic Handbook as well as the Parent and Student Handbook.
• Know and ensure compliance with all SCHSL Rules and Guidelines including start dates, out of season, dead season.
• Complete the required SCHSL courses and requirements.
• In collaboration with the Strength Training Coach, ensure that student athletes receive appropriate strength training for the sport.
• Ensure that student athletes are properly supervised in the locker rooms and pool until practice, or the meet has ended, and the student athletes have left.
• Collect, inventory, and secure uniforms and sport specific equipment.
• Ensure that team roster is submitted to the Athletic Office to determine SCHSL eligibility.
• Effectively manage the program budget and seek appropriate approval for purchases from the Executive Director of Athletics.
• Provide performance evaluation to the assistant coaches in the program.
• Annually assess personal and program performance by completing a self-evaluation, and meeting with athletic administration.
• Represent SCS mission and program appropriately with the local press, media, and the public.
• Provide oversight for the overall program, establishing a fundamental plan of development at each level.
• Ensure that any gear provides maximum student safety.
• Seek professional development for coaches to pursue the craft of coaching by improving their knowledge of the sport through clinics, literature, videos, and discussions with other coaches.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS:

• Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ; be involved with an evangelical, protestant church of like faith and practice; and agree with the philosophies, Statement of Faith, and Statement of Christian Life Commitment of Southside Christian School.
• Must be a spiritually mature, veteran Christian leader who agrees with the school''s Mission, Vision, Values, Biblical Beliefs, Statement of Christian Life Commitment, and Statement of Faith.
• Must be a person with proven spiritual, moral, and leadership qualities, and be capable of developing a strong rapport with fellow coaches and student athletes and the SCS community.
• Must have a minimum of a bachelor''s degree and preferably with experience and or training in coaching.
• Preference will be given to applicants with at least five years'' experience as a head coach, or experience as a professional in assigned sport.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Coaches must be able work in challenging conditions related to the sport.
• Coaches must be able to demonstrate techniques and skills of the sport.
• Coaches must be able to be physically active for extended periods, including standing, walking, and moving.
• Coaches must be able to lift and carry equipment related to the sport.
• Coaches must be able to visually monitor athletes for their safety, which requires good eyesight and the ability to stand for long periods.