Swimming Assistant Coach

About the Employer

Job Summary

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

Qualifications

Coaching endorsement or certification. Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies.
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport.
• Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff.
• Good communication skills.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

Essential Functions

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Enjoys the sport and working with this age level.
• Able to teach and demonstrate skill development as well as advanced technique.
• Able to assist in coordinating and assisting an off-season program.
• Work with local recreation programs on development and increased participation in the lower levels and high school program.
• Positive role model.
• Reliable work attendance

Physical Requirements

• Amount of time physical activity: Occasionally (1%-32%) Frequently (33%-65%) Constantly (66%-100%)
• Mobility: -x
• Bend-x
• Talk--x
• Hear--x
• Operate computer-x Stationary position- x
• Balance- xLift up to 25 pounds-x
• Operate motor vehicle-x
• Working conditions: Amount of time working conditions Occasionally (1%-32%) Frequently (33%-65%) Constantly (66%-100%)
• District office hours---Evenings during the season Indoors Depends, if it is an outdoor sport it should be here like football, XC, soccer, track, baseball, softball, tennis, golf-Depends, if it is an indoor sport it should be here like basketball, wrestling, swimming, volleyball
• Evenings--x Weekends-x

EEO/Affirmative Action Statement

The Fort Dodge Community School District is an EEO/AA Employer. The district does not discriminate in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or related condition, or disability. In keeping with the law, the board considers the veteran status of applicants. Questions or complaints about equal employment opportunity or affirmative action may be directed to the Affirmative Action and EEO Compliance Officer, Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, Fort Dodge Community School District, 800 N 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, 515-574-5731, rporter@fdschools.org. The full nondiscrimination notice is available at https://www.fdschools.org/page/annual-non-discrimination-statement/. Rev. 10/2026