Head Swim Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Organization

The Branson School is a co-educational, independent, college-preparatory day school with 420 students in grades 9 to 12.  The mission of the Branson School is to inspire excellence in a nurturing, vibrant educational community based on personal and intellectual integrity. At the heart of Branson is the trusting, dynamic relationship between dedicated teachers and students.  Branson believes that diversity of people and thought enriches us all and promotes responsible leadership in the global community.

Mission Statement

Branson develops students who make a positive impact in the world by leading lives of integrity, purpose, learning, and joy.

Community Statement of Belonging

Branson believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to create a truly excellent learning environment and a vibrant, caring community.  We aspire to have every member of the Branson community feel a deep sense of belonging and inclusion.

Core Values : Courage, Kindness, Honor, Purpose

Position Description

The Head Swim Coach reports to the Director of Athletics, and coordinates all programming in collaboration with the Athletic Directors. This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for physical fitness, discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. This position requires travel and work in the evenings and weekends. Season Salary $16.50 / hr with a minimum guarantee of $8320.00

Work Requirements

The Head Swim Coach must exhibit high standards of professionalism and communication.  They must be exceedingly well organized, flexible, and enjoy the challenges of working with high school students.  They must have the ability to interact with students, parents, and staff, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient. This person must support the value of an education and Branson’s core values of kindness, courage, honor, and purpose.

Job Responsibilities

Critical features of this job are described below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Functions & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the Branson Swimming program.
• Ensures that Branson and League policies, rules, and regulations regarding the conduct of athletic activities and athletes are followed.
• Works with the Athletic Directors to plan and organize practices and schedules.
• Maintains a safe environment for student athletes at all times.
• Develop an appropriate training program.
• Communicates regularly with team parents regarding overall team operations.
• Ensures the regular supervision of student athletes at home and away contests and ensures appropriate behavior.
• Ensures that student athletes adhere to training rules, class and grade requirements, and rules of behavior at practice, during games, in conditioning, and in the locker room.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, and officials. Resolves all conflicts in a professional manner.
• Professionally represents Branson in all interactions with the community at large.
• Ensures the proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms.
• Makes recommendations regarding the purchase of uniforms, equipment, and supplies.  Also manages inventory.
• Maintains necessary records and completes their Paycom timecard within the specified timeframes and manner.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual to all practices and games.
• Obtain advance approval for the Athletic Director for all team-related expenditures.
• Manages other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Physical Requirements

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Branson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, employees, volunteers and interns, and the School makes decisions based on the merits of each candidate. Branson prohibits discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion (including all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality) national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status or registered domestic partner status, uniformed service member or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, or any other basis protected by law. The School will afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, compensation, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination.

For Consideration

We encourage those that align with Branson’s shared commitment to its Mission Statement, Diversity Mission Statement and Core Values to apply by uploading a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy and resume to Michelle Jones, Director of Human Resources at https : / / thebransonschool.applytojob.com / apply / VPe5AkfSbf / Head -Swim-Coach

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