LAUREL SCHOOL·Shaker Heights, Ohio
The head varsity swimming coach is responsible for developing the entire swimming program from Middle School through High School. They must plan and execute daily training sessions while ensuring compliance with OHSAA rules and school policies.
Description Laurel School seeks talented faculty and staff who will put our students first and strive to make a difference in their lives. We seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty and staff who thrive on being engaged participants in our community and are committed to anti-racist education and developing young women as authentic learners and leaders. The most successful candidates are solutions-driven, are willing to listen to learn, embrace iteration and practice as a necessary part of the product, see opportunities before problems, and thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking educational environment. Laurel lives our mission: to inspire each girl (and small boy) to fulfill her/his promise and to better the world.
Laurel School is currently seeking a head varsity swimming coach. Laurel has had a long history of success in our swimming program with several trips to states over the past 15 years. The ideal candidate must possess solid knowledge of swimmer development for high school swimmers and be able to plan and execute practice sessions while having the necessary skills to train the team. Experience swimming and/or coaching at the collegiate level preferred. The varsity swim head coach will report directly to the Director of Athletics and will be responsible for developing the entire swimming program from Middle School through the High School level. This person will also be responsible for carrying out all activities necessary to accomplish the objectives of this sport within the guidelines of the OHSAA.
? Plan and conduct daily practices and training sessions ? Develop athletes' swimming skills and conditioning ? Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, and travel ? Foster a positive team culture emphasizing respect, discipline, and sportsmanship ? Maintain compliance with OHSAA rules and school policies ? Manage meet preparation, scheduling, and equipment ? Support student-athletes' academic and personal development
Work Environment Laurel School is a dynamic, forward-thinking, K-12 girls’ school, with a co-ed early childhood division where every child is well known. As a Facing History and Ourselves School, Laurel is fully committed to equity and inclusion; we actively seek a culturally diverse faculty and staff.
Laurel School is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; gender identity; national origin; handicap or disability; sexual orientation; or status as a veteran, Vietnam era, or special disabled veteran.
Market context
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