Position Type:
Extracurricular - Athletics/Activities/ Head Girls` Swimming and Diving Coach

Date Posted:
3/4/2019

Location:
Staples High School

Date Available:
Mid August 2019

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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Season: Mid-August – Mid-November
Practice Day(s)/Time(s) & Games:
Monday-Fridays - some Saturdays & Sundays

Description
Staples High School is searching for a Head Girls' Swimming and Diving Coach to lead a high-performing program, while upholding the values of our school community. The head coach will lead with enthusiasm, energy, and will always act in the best interests of our student-athletes.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work with high school age athletes;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the swimming and diving;
• Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques;
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred (training provided);
• Experience as a head varsity swimming and diving coach preferred;
• Experience as a varsity assistant coach required; and
• Connecticut Coaching permit required (Certification can be applied for through Staples athletics).

Skills:

• Possess the ability to communicate in spoken and written word to all stakeholders; and
• Ability to serve as a positive, ethical role model through his or her actions on and off the field;
• Ability to establish a strong rapport with all stakeholders, the community; colleges/universities through positive representation and communication;
• Possess a high level of organizational skills evidenced in planning;
• Embrace a high level of accountability; and
• Possess the ability to assess players and coaches effectively.

Reports To: Athletic Director

Salary Range: $6,180 - $7,689

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Application Procedure:

Internal applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website. Job # 1289 (Please be sure to select internal applicant. This signifies one's current status as a Westport employee.)

External applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website. Job # 1289 (Paper copies will not be accepted.)

The Westport Board of Education will not make employment decision (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.