Boys Varsity Swimming Coach

About the Employer

Skills

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Ability to create a welcoming team environment for student athletes
• Ability to coach and support students in improving their individual and team skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Bilingual skills are highly desirable
• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
• Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
• Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production

Title of Position

Assistant Coach/Varsity Boys Swimming

Season

Winter

Date Range

December 2025 - March 2025

Location

Nantucket High School

Job Goal

To organize, train, and coach the designated team connected to this application.

Education

High school graduate or GED

Specific Requirements

• CPR/First Aid certification
• Online concussion course completion
• CORI/SORI checks and fingerprinting
• Paid employees must complete town hire paperwork.

Professional Certification

Candidates must complete certifications as required by MIAA and NPS Athletic Department.

Specialized Knowledge

• Solid foundation in student-centered coaching
• Knowledge of the developmental needs of adolescents
• Understanding of theories and methodologies for coaching adolescents
• Understanding of the academic, social, and emotional needs of adolescents
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice

Preferred Experience

• Experience coaching in a diverse public school preferred but not required
• Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities preferred
• Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred
• Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and Powerschool preferred, but will train the right candidate

Essential Functions of the Job

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. To fulfill the duties assigned by the Director of Athletics and Varsity Head Coach (if applicable). Nights and some weekends are expected. Successful candidate will have to complete all of the necessary trainings as assigned by Nantucket Public Schools. Coach will identify and address bias and its impact on rigor and opportunity for students Any other relative duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations.
• On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces
• Remain in a stationary position for periods of time
• Operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.)
• Read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids
• Position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
• Communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;
• Observe details at close range
• Ensure the safety of students;
• Multitask and meet multiple demands from several people
• Lifting up to and including 25 lbs
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Salary

Stipend position within Nantucket Public Schools’ collective bargaining agreement

Contact Information

Travis Lombardi, Director of Athletics 10 Surfside Road Nantucket, MA 02554 W: 508-228-7280