Head Girls Swimming Coach

ICA Cristo Rey Academy -
San Francisco, CA

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Job Details

Part-time | Seasonal
$4,095 a month

Qualifications

Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Working with athletes
Sports team experience
Parent collaboration
Employee relationship building
Swimming
Parent communication in school administration
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

ICA Cristo Rey Academy (ICA) is a Dominican Catholic college preparatory school that empowers
girls from underserved communities to become confident young women able to realize their full
potential. By providing an excellent academic curriculum, a unique corporate work study experience,
and the support of our spiritual community, we prepare students for lives of faith, purpose, and
service.

Job Details:
Title: Head Girls Swimming Coach
Reports to: Athletic Director
Location: San Francisco
Position Type: Part-time (February - May)
Compensation: Seasonal Stipend ($4,095)

Position Summary:
The Head Girls Swimming Coach is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the high
school girls swimming program. The coach will foster a positive, competitive, and inclusive team
culture that emphasizes athletic excellence, personal growth, sportsmanship, leadership, and
academic success. The Head Coach serves as a mentor and role model for student-athletes while
supporting the mission and values of the school.

Mission Alignment
The Head Girls Swimming Coach is expected to uphold and promote the mission of the school by
creating an environment where student-athletes grow as competitors, leaders, scholars, and
young women of character.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic educator-coach who is committed to developing the whole
student-athlete while building a competitive and values-driven swimming program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership Plan, organize, and oversee all aspects of the girls swimming program.

Develop and implement a comprehensive training program focused on skill development,

conditioning, technique, and competitive success.

Establish and communicate team expectations, standards, and goals.
Foster a culture of teamwork, sportsmanship, accountability, and respect.
Serve as a positive role model and mentor for student-athletes.

Coaching Responsibilities Conduct safe, effective, and engaging practices.

Teach proper swimming techniques, race strategies, starts, turns, and finishes.
Develop individualized training plans to support athletes of varying skill levels.
Prepare athletes for league, sectional, and championship competitions.

Evaluate athlete performance and provide constructive feedback.
Promote leadership development and confidence among team members.

Student-Athlete Development Support the academic success and overall well-being of student-athletes.

Encourage positive character development, sportsmanship, and integrity.
Maintain high expectations for conduct both in and out of competition.
Work collaboratively with school counselors, teachers, and administrators to support

student success.

Program Administration

Manage team equipment, uniforms, and program inventory.
Ensure compliance with school policies, league regulations, and CIF guidelines.

Staff and Community Relations

Supervise and mentor assistant coaches.
Maintain positive communication with parents, athletes, and school administration.
Represent the school and athletic department professionally at all events.
Collaborate with the Athletic Director to support the overall athletic program.
Attend coaches' meetings and athletic department meetings

Qualifications

Previous successful coaching experience in swimming, preferably at the high school, club,

or collegiate level.

Strong knowledge of competitive swimming techniques, training methods, and race

strategy.

Demonstrated ability to motivate and develop student-athletes.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
Commitment to supporting the mission and values of a private college-preparatory girls

school.

Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications (or willingness to obtain before the season

begins).

Completion of all required coaching certifications and background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience coaching female student-athletes.
Experience managing a complete swim program, including meet operations and assistant

coaches.

Knowledge of CIF Regulations.
Experience with swim meet management software and timing systems.

Schedule

Seasonal Position.
Practices are held after school.

Availability for weekday competitions and some weekend invitationals and postseason

competitions.

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To apply, submit your resume to Athletic Director, Lauren Bell at [email protected].

ICA Cristo Rey encourages applicants of all backgrounds and provides equal employment
opportunities to applicants of any race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or national origin. Candidates from
diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We strongly encourage those with a demonstrated
dedication to social justice, collaboration, innovation and student-centered education to apply.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
described essential functions.

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