Need Assistant Swimming in Waterbury, CT
Job title: Assistant Swimming
Company: Waterbury Public Schools
Job description: This job assignment receives administrative direction from the Director of Sports, Principal, or other administrator as assigned.
Summary of Assignment
This job assignment is accountable for instructing middle and/or alternate student athletes in a specific sports activity and providing leadership in helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, and appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Certificate of Completion for Module 15 from the Connecticut Coaching Education Program.
- Connecticut State Department of Education Coach permit or Temporary Coach permit.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificates.
- Life Guard Certification-Swimming Only.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of pre-employment process.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator?s license.
- Knowledge of coaching techniques and human behavior;
- Knowledge of the specific sport;
- Knowledge of federal, State and Board policies and regulations regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action;
- Basic skills in equipment repair and maintenance as applicable;
- Coaching skills;
- Effective, active listening skills;
- Organizational and problem-solving skills;
- Public speaking skills;
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
- Ability to diffuse potentially volatile situations;
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;
- Ability to physically perform essential functions;
- Ability to recognize and treat minor athletic injuries;
- Ability to work assigned hours;
- Ability to work effectively with others;
- Coaching ability;
- Leadership ability;
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Assists in efforts to improve the program;
- Assists in scheduling non-league games and officials;
- Assists in the purchase of equipment and supplies;
- Assists players in the care and prevention of injuries;
- Assists preparation of outside facilities for all practice sessions;
- Attends clinics, camps, and seminars as required;
- Attends coaches and rules interpretation meetings;
- Coaches an assigned sport at the middle school level;
- Collects all uniforms and equipment at the end of the season;
- Communicates with classroom teachers to encourage individual success of each player;
- Communicates with head coach regarding coaching strategies and procedures;
- Complies with Board policies and District procedures in the development and maintenance of the interscholastic athletics program;
- Conducts oneself with tact and diplomacy;
- Develops and enforces training rules;
- Enforces eligibility requirements;
- Ensures appropriate dress at practices and events;
- Ensures practice and repetition of fundamentals;
- Ensures proper care of equipment;
- Ensures proper organization of practices and drills;
- Ensures safety of students;
- Ensures that all tasks are completed in a timely manner;
- Ensures the proper conduct and actions of team players at all times;
- Evaluates players;
- Follows all applicable State laws and CIAC regulations as outlined in the CIAC Handbook;
- Instructs and supervises team managers in game and practice preparation;
- Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents;
- Is encouraged to attend varsity and other district sponsored sporting events;
- Is encouraged to tape and review game films;
- Maintains respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student athlete grades for eligibility purposes, etc.;
- Maintains respect for and support of middle school athletic program;
- Maintains satisfactory attendance;
- Oversees the condition of the locker room;
- Participates in awards program and distributes awards to players;
- Promotes good public relations through personal appearance, attitude, and conversation;
- Provides a positive learning environment for athletes;
- Provides information and reports to Director in a timely manner;
- Reports all injuries to school nurse and/or principal;
- Responds to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner;
- Responsible for the issuance, care and inventory of equipment, supplies, and uniforms;
- Schedules fundraising activities as approved by the Principal;
- Schedules, plans, and conducts all practice sessions and scrimmages as approved by the Principal;
- Serves as a role model for students;
- Verifies that players have turned in physical forms and other necessary paperwork to the school nurse prior to engaging in the sport.