Head Coach-Varsity Boys & Girls Swim bei Hanover County Public Schools, VA

About the Department

** Please understand this position is contingent upon student participation, the ability to hold events, and available funding. **

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in competitive swimming techniques to prepare them for athletic competition and to motivate student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. Position provides leadership, supervision and coaching for the aquatics program at the high school level. Position is responsible for all program participants, assistants, and ancillary members of the team.  Encourages good sportsmanship, swimming and team skills and develop lifelong learning skills in each student athlete. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses swimmer’s skills, provide personal instruction for the development of lifetime swimming skills; and assigns team positions. 
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Coaches and instructs swimmers, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes swimmers, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement. 
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met. 
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student;
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards swimmers, officials, and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Maintains VHSL eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Establishes friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school and with other school staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Respects the home responsibility of parents for their children.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school division’s policies and practices. 

Position Duties

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of modern practices, techniques, and methods of teaching; effective supervision and instruction of other staff and volunteers; the needs and requirements of working with students with disabilities; ability to apply modern methods and principles of education for program participants; maintain an interest in the positive improvement and development of swimmers; maintain proper discipline; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students. Requires effective written and oral communication skills.  Some experience as a competitive swimming coach at the high school or college level preferred. Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required: Previous experience as a swim coach. Carries CPR/First Aid Certification/Training and is current on Lifeguard training and certification; must has current VHSL coaching education certification.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with teaching experience. Previous experience as a swim team coach at the high school level preferred. 

Minimum Qualifications

Work Schedule:  Winter Season - November 10, 2025 thru February 14, 2026
Pay Grade: 6
Salary Scale:  Activities Stipend List

Other Qualifications

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees, students and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Should be able to hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and in aquatics areas; must be able to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; walk and stand for long periods of time on a cement surface, to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to reach overhead and to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.  Work may be performed in a school setting including or swimming pool/aquatics area, classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium and other recreational areas. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be required. Occasional movement of students by wheel chairs and other mechanical devices may be required.  Regular instruction to special needs children may be necessary. Daily personal and close contact with students to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members and parents is required. Frequent contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary.   

Revised 08/2025; Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements.   However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.  It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.