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Head Varsity Coach Swimming

Gilroy Unified School District

Gilroy High School - Gilroy, California This job is also posted in Gilroy Unified School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5955296

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Oct 08, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Nov 3, 2025

Job Description

Gilroy Unified School District Head Coach

Basic Function:

The Head Coach supervises the specific sport's program. All aspects of the program are to be conducted according to the principles of the CIF-CCS and GUSD Code of conduct for Inter-scholastic coaches regarding trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship.

Responsibilities

Personnel -

Adult:

Oversight of all paid and volunteer coaches to ensure adherence with Code of conduct for Interscholastic Coaches

Personnel -

Student:

Select players through fair tryout system, manage team preparation according to sport, its rules and capabilities of the athletes; work with the Athletic Director and relevant school personnel to monitor student grades and attendance to ensure continued eligibility

Scheduling:

Responsible for practice and competition scheduling in coordination with Athletic Director; head coach on-time attendance is expected at all practices and competitions.

Fiscal:

All fundraising is to be coordinated with the Athletic Director and all deposits and expenditures must be made through either the Athletic Booster organization or Associated Student Body accounts.

Meeting & Rules:

All head coaches must attend pre-and post-season league meetings. Must have working knowledge of CIF/CCS/NFHS and GUSD rules that are relevant to their sport.

Communication - Head coaches are expected to respond to email and phone communication in a timely and professional fashion

Demonstrated Knowledge and Abilities

Techniques used in guiding, motivating and supervising students

Skills utilized to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults

District and school rules and regulations.

Ability To:

Supervise an assigned campus area

Speak clearly, provide information in an understandable manner and give directions to others

Establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, students, and parents

Assure student compliance with the policies and procedures of the school and District

Observe situations and accurately determine an effective course of action

Working Conditions

Inside and outdoor environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

(consideration will be given to reasonable accommodation): Sit for sustained periods of time

Climb slopes, stairs, steps and ladders

Exhibit full range of motion for shoulder external rotation and internal rotation, shoulder abduction and adduction, elbow flexion and extension, shoulder extension and flexion, back lateral flexion, hip flexion and extension and knee flexion;

Conduct frequent repetitive arm, hand and body motion

Sufficient hearing to conduct in-person and telephone conversations

Sufficient physical mobility to move about the school site

Sufficient vision to read printed material

Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, on the telephone, and in addressing groups

Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to endure long hours under stressful conditions

Standing and sitting for long periods of time

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard

During crisis situations, may require moderate to significant physical work and lengthy periods of standing

Physical ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to ten pounds on a regularly basis and up to 30 pounds occasionally

Ability to bend, twist, kneel and stoop

Ability to reach in all directions

Upon Offer of employment:

Current Resume

(2) Current Letters of Recommendation

CPR/AED and First Aid certificates

Current TB clearance

Fingerprint clearance with GUSD

(All Coaches must be able to present valid CPR/AED and First Aid certificates and must be able to complete the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course-CA edition and the NFHS Concussion in Sports-What You Need To Know before season begins)

Nondiscrimination Statement The Gilroy Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator and Section 504

Coordinator:

Paul Winslow, Ed.

D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 7810 Arroyo Circle, (669) 205-4000, paul.winslow@gilroyunified.org.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

up to $3,565 Stipend