High School - Swimming and Diving Head Coach

High School - Swimming and Diving Head Coach Reading School District - 3.3 Reading, PA Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Lifeguard Training Management Sports coaching Mid-level Working with high schoolers High school diploma or GED Schedule management Supervising experience Swimming Working with middle schoolers Fundraising Lifeguard Certification School policy and procedure enforcement Equipment inventory management Communication skills Safety protocol implementation

Full Job Description JobID:

1206

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted:

4/24/2026

Location:

Reading High School Position Title:

High School Head Swimming & Diving Coach Reports To:

Director of Athletics/ Assistant Athletic Director for

Aquatics Salary:

Stipend (set by coaches pay scale)

POSITION GOAL

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with PIAA, league, sports medicine and RSD policies/procedures. Furthermore the candidate will be responsible for assisting student-athletes to establish a life after high school while instilling Red Knight pride, connecting with youth programs, teaching education through athletics, fundraising, assisting the Director of Athletics with management of assistant coaches, middle school coaches and high school game scheduling

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a minimum age of 18 years old. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Preferable experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields. Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment. Current lifeguard certification or willingness to obtain.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supervise high school assistant coaches/middle school coaches Supervise student athletes Stay current with current rules, coaching techniques, schemes, and best practices Assist with high school game schedule Monitor student-athletes to prevent accidents and injuries. Place student-athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff. Ensures that all possible safety measures are observed, including taking proper care of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants. Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings. Work flexible hours including off season training, early mornings, afternoon/evenings, weekends, and holidays. Verify student-athletes are eligible by PIAA and Reading School District Athletic policies. Demonstrates the ability to plan and manage practices/training sessions. Secure equipment and facilities after each usage Communicate with RSD admin, safe schools, custodial services and/or RPD as needed. Communicate with youth groups and foster participation growth Be a good role model to student-athletes Distribute, collect and track uniforms/equipment Report game scores to Athletic Department & media following contests Requisition necessary equipment Support all RSD athletics

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physically perform all skills required of a coach. Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility. Able to withstand extreme weather conditions Able to lift at least 20 pounds.