High School Assistant Swim Coach

JobID:

3476

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Athletics Date Posted:

4/17/2026

Location:

Central York High School The High School Assistant Swim Coach plays an important role in supporting the development of student-athletes both in and out of the pool. Working under the direction of the head coach, the assistant coach helps create a positive, structured, and inclusive environment where swimmers can grow athletically, academically, and personally. Key responsibilities include assisting with the planning and execution of practices, teaching proper stroke technique and training fundamentals, supporting team conditioning and dryland workouts, and helping prepare athletes for competitions. The assistant coach also helps promote a team culture built on sportsmanship, commitment, accountability, and mutual respect. In this role, the assistant coach serves as a mentor and role model—encouraging student-athletes to pursue excellence in the pool, in the classroom, and in their daily lives. Through consistent guidance and encouragement, the assistant coach helps foster confidence, leadership, and a lifelong appreciation for the sport of swimming.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Function within the philosophy and objectives developed by the District's interscholastic athletic programs as well as within guidelines available in the Co-Curricular Manual and in building manuals. Enhance coaching skills through subscription to professional journals, membership in professional associations and attendance at clinics. Administer emergency treatment of injuries in the absence of a trainer, physician or other person more qualified than him/herself. Project a positive model for student-athletes, the general student body, and the community at large through appearance, positive attitude, enthusiastic personality, emotional maturity, self-control, leadership, planning, preparation, and good sportsmanship. Teach each athlete skills necessary for the appropriate position in the sport, using proven and up-to-date coaching techniques. Maintain total loyalty, support of, and communication with the head coach and program while assisting the former in physical, mental and skills preparation of the student-athletes. Apply disciplinary procedures fairly and in concert with those of the head coach, school and District. Effectively utilize practice time allotted by the head coach in the prescribed manner to further individual and team performance. Complete additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or assigned principal.

Where:

Central York High School 601 Mundis Mill Road York, PA 17406

Qualifications:

Combination of education and experience necessary to perform the tasks outlined in this job description Must have ( or willing to obtain) current PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint History Background Clearances.