Swim Coach; Season dates

Position Details

Job Title:

Head Coach

Department:
Athletic Department

Supervisor:
Building Athletic Director, Building Principal and District Athletic Director

Location:

RESA Middle School, Rockford Public School District #205

Date Posted: 6/9/2025

FLSA Status:
Stipend $2110.97

Date: 12/21/17

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Education and Training

Industries:
Education Administration Programs

• Ensure that all actions are in concert with Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
• Participate in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Plan and communicate with assistant coaching staff regarding practice schedule and competition strategies which ensure the health, physical well‑being and success of student athletes.
• Coordinate fundraisers, athletic activity account deposits and distribution of funds in accordance with Board Policy.
• Manage the distribution and collection of uniforms and sport specific inventory.
• Ensure that all student athletes are in compliance with District requirements including athletic physicals, student code of conduct, athletic fees paid, academic eligibility and all other standards included in the district athletic handbook.
• Model and instill values of sportsmanship, citizenship and teamwork.
• Assist with the selection of assistant and volunteer coaches.
• Properly supervise student athletes during all related activities and events.
• Maintain individual and team statistics and records.
• Plan and implement a seasonal awards recognition program through the building athletic office.
• Engage in sport specific professional development education.
• Implement programmatic instruction of sequential fundamentals to their feeder programs and work closely with the strength and conditioning coach.

• Valid Illinois Teachers Certificate and/or Meets IHSA Criteria (Qualification of Coaches - 2.070)
• Previous coaching experience preferred.

• Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to accurately record and manage information.
• Knowledge of industry standards and new approaches.
• Ability to work independently under broad or limited supervision.
• Ability to establish priorities appropriately, demonstrating an understanding of the urgency of tasks and the impact of tasks.
• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, responsibility, and loyalty in the performance of all tasks.
• Ability to take responsibility for his or her team assignments.
• Ability to use clear, concise language to provide timely and accurate written and oral communication.

Moderate in‑district travel as well as intermittent in‑state and out‑of‑state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

Physical Aspects:
Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Finger use, Grasping, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions.

Work Type:
Sedentary, Light, Medium, Heavy, Very Heavy (depending on task).

Visual Acuity:
Color, depth perception and field of vision; machine operations, mechanics, mobile equipment as applicable.

Environmental Conditions:

Inside, Outside, both, extreme heat or cold, noise, hazards.

This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.