Job Information
Johnston Community School District Head Diving Coach in Johnston, Iowa
The Johnston HS Girls Swimming and Diving Team is a program focused on assisting and developing each athlete to achieve their individual levels of success in a safe and secure, yet competitive environment. The Johnston program is a cooperative program including athletes from DSM Christian, Dallas Center Grimes and Urbandale to enable athletes from those schools to have the opportunity to participate in swimming and diving.
Qualifications
Valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or K-12 Athletic Coach endorsement required
Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certification required
Performance Responsibilities & Criteria
Coach entry level through upper tier athletes participating in both varsity and junior varsity levels
Develop a diving program with a primary focus of safety as athletes progress in their level of ability
Develop all athletes and track individual progress
Fully understand the National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS) rules relating to high school diving, and have the knowledge to fairly judge competitions
Develop the skills necessary to successfully participate and perform in both 6 and 11 dive events for varsity, and 6 dive events for junior varsity
Assist divers in proper completion of dive sheets ahead of each competition
Prompt and reliable attendance at all practices and competitions including dual meets and invitationals
Assist with setup/teardown of home competitions
Assist with transportation of athletes and judges to competitions as needed
Attend pre-season planning sessions and post-season celebrations
Ensure all equipment is safe and functional for intended purpose
Identify opportunities where equipment will benefit the development and safety of the athletes
Responsible for the safety and security of all athletes in program
Assist Head & Assistant Swimming coaches as needed
District Statement
Johnston Community School District is an equal-opportunity affirmative-action employer. It is the policy of the District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, marital status in its employment and personnel practices. Johnston Community School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Human Resources, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 515-278-0470.
Primary Location Johnston High School/Johnston Middle School
Salary Range $5,253.00 / Per Season
Shift Type Schedule B