Assistant Swim Coach

Job Description Position Title: Assistant Swim Coach (HS2627_30) Starting Date: Aug 16, 2026 Location: Belgrade High School Pay Type: Stipend Reports to: Head Coach / Activities Director / Principal Season Dates: Aug 16 – Oct 9, 2026 About Belgrade School District Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activities opportunities for more than 3,100 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full‑ and part‑time staff members, students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade's largest employer, we’re proud of the partnership we have with local families, businesses, and civic organizations. Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission “to educate students to become responsible members of society.” Required Qualifications Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Successful experience playing/coaching high school or college swimming, or related athletics. Holds a currently valid First Aid card with CPR (or ability to obtain certification within 1 month). Holds a currently valid MHSA Coaching Certifications and Endorsements. Has completed all NFHS Courses. Must have a flexible schedule. Acts under the direction of the head coach and assumes the functions and duties of head coach in his/her absence. Coach students in the specific skills necessary for swimming. Must maintain competency in MHSA rules, regulations, and coaching techniques for the sport. Maintains discipline and sportsmanlike conduct of all participants and enforces the policies of the district uniformly when disciplining participants. Maintain a satisfactory competitive performance standard, which included being part of the staff in all district weight lifting/conditioning programs in their specific sport. Assists with the inventory, setup, and collection of equipment. In team activities, teaches/coaches the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and strategy. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Essential Job Duties Acts under the direction of the head coach and assumes the functions and duties of head coach in his/her absence. Coach students in the specific skills necessary for swimming. Must maintain competency in MHSA rules, regulations, and coaching techniques for the sport. Maintains discipline and sportsmanlike conduct of all participants and enforces the policies of the district uniformly when disciplining participants. Maintain a satisfactory competitive performance standard, which included being part of the staff in all district weight lifting/conditioning programs in their specific sport. Assists with the inventory, setup, and collection of equipment. In team activities, teaches/coaches the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and strategy. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions of the head coach and/or athletic director. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with students, parents, staff, and the community in general. Ability to handle stressful situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters. Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all district requirements and Board policies. Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities. Necessary Special Requirements Montana Driver’s license or the ability to obtain license within three months of hire date. Completion of NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course upon hire (Course cost is at employee’s own expense). Completion of NFHS Concussion in Sports course. Completion of Rules Clinic prior to season beginning. Position requires working flexible schedules. Equipment Stopwatch, calculator, computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone/voicemail, score‑keeping equipment or other equipment germane to the sport/activity. Physical and Mental Demands and Work Hazards Constantly works around others and works with the public. Regularly works outside. Requires standing for long periods of time while coaching. Outside exposure includes performing the duties in varying weather extremes. Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The environment can be stressful due to the nature of the work. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and equipment. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with or without accommodations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Required to be able to hear conversations in loud and quiet environments. The employee frequently works within time constraints and must maintain attentiveness/intensity. Frequently involved in interactions which require oral and written communications. Exercises flexibility and the ability to shift from one task to another. Involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications. Reasoning and exercising judgment are constantly used/required on the job. Position Type Seasonal Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Scott Palmer , Activities Director Belgrade High School Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr