Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted:
7/10/2026
Location:
Reading School District
Position Title: Youth Swim Head Coach
Reports To: Assistant Athletic Director for Aquatics & High School Head Coach
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 governing bodies, league, sports medicine and RSD policies/procedures. Furthermore the candidate will be responsible for instilling Red Knight pride, teaching education through athletics, and fundraising.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.
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High School Diploma or equivalent required.
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Preferable experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
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Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.
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Current lifeguard certification or willingness to obtain.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Supervise youth assistant coaches
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Supervise student-athletes
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Stay current with current rules, coaching techniques, schemes, and best practices
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Monitor student-athletes to prevent accidents and injuries.
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Place student-athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life
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Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff.
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Ensures that all possible safety measures are observed, including taking proper care of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants.
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Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings.
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Work flexible hours including, early mornings, afternoon/evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Verify student-athletes are eligible by governing bodies and Reading School District Athletic policies.
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Demonstrates the ability to plan and manage practices/training sessions.
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Secure equipment and facilities after each usage
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Communicate with RSD admin, safe schools, custodial services and/or RPD as needed.
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Be a good role model to student-athletes
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Distribute, collect and track uniforms/equipment
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Requisition necessary equipment
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Support all RSD athletics
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Physically perform all skills required of a coach.
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Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility.
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Able to withstand extreme weather conditions
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Able to lift at least 20 pounds.
