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Girls swimming, head coach, high school

Denver Public Schools

Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 20 days ago

Location

Denver, Colorado

Quick overview

The head coach is responsible for teaching fundamental and advanced athletic skills to prepare athletes for competition. They must also manage sports equipment, ensure athlete safety, and coordinate student recruitment efforts.

Requirements summary

Applicants must hold at least a high school diploma and possess a current CPR certification. Previous coaching experience or experience working with urban youth is preferred, along with a valid teacher certification.

high schoolMentoringCPR certificationTeam coordinationSafety protocolsPhysical fitnessYouth developmentInstructional skillsStudent recruitmentAthletic coachingSports rules knowledgeSports training

Job description

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  • Applications will be received until April 28, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org [https://dpsjobboard.dpsk12.org/dpsjobs]. **

About this job

Coaches help athletes to play their best individually or as a team in sports such as but not limited to: football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis, and golf.

What DPS Offers You

What You'll Do

  • Teach fundamental and advanced athletic skills to athletes in order to prepare them for competition.
  • Knowledgeable about sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety.
  • Become an expert on the rules, strategies, and techniques required for the sport.
  • Support the coordination and recruitment of student participants.

What You’ll Need

  • Have at least a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Have a current CPR Certification or the ability to obtain one prior to coaching (online CPR not accepted).
  • Teacher Certification is preferred.
  • Completion of CHSAA coaching registration.
  • Have previous coaching experience or experience working with urban youth and or teaching experience (preferred but not required)
  • Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
  • Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
  • Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wvBb2ZW71lPNMfUK8MGS0dJ_zJWMaPn5/view?usp=sharing] of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

> > > > Students First . Integrity . Equity. Collaboration . Accountability . > > > > Fun

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.

Benefits

  • Time off
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • PERA Retirement