ASSISTANT SWIM/DIVE COACH

JOB TITLE: Assistant Swim/Dive Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION: Our Lady of Good Counsel High School seeks an experienced and

highly motivated Assistant Swim/Dive Coach. This is an exceptional opportunity for a

proven coach to collaborate and build upon Good Counsel’s strong tradition of athletic

excellence while developing student-athletes both in competition and in character. There are

exceptional opportunities in the Good Counsel Swim and Dive program for former

swimmers, divers, and coaches to develop their coaching careers. Ideal candidates will have a

passion for swimming/diving. These candidates will also have, among other qualifications,

effective communication skills, strong organizational skills, earned a high school or college

degree and have previous successful experience in swimming/diving and/or coaching

swim/dive.

JOB TYPE: Assistant Coach

LOCATION: Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, 17301 Old Vic. Blvd., Olney, MD

20832

SUPERVISOR/MANAGER: Head Swim and Dive Coach and Athletic Director

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Head Swim and Dive Coach, and in collaboration with a diverse

coaching staff, the Assistant Coaches in the Swim and Dive program assist in the following

areas:

• Developing season plans, including organizing practice and meet schedules,

transportation, and team activities.

• Leading practices and delivering instruction of stroke technique and fitness

development.

• Managing facets of competition, including meet rosters, transportation to and from

meets, and organizing swimmers at meets.

• The development and implementation of a recruiting program to attract

student-athletes who will be successful in the classroom as well as in the pool; and

• The management of various administrative and school-related responsibilities,

including participating as appropriate in student-focused events.

In addition, OLGC Swim and Dive staff:

• Interact with student athletes of different ages and skill levels in a positive,

encouraging, and professional manner

• Interact with a variety of OLGC faculty and staff in a positive and professional

manner.

• Embrace the core values of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School and model

behavior consistent with those values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• Coaching experience in competitive swimming/diving at the high school, club,

collegiate, or summer league level is preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of competitive swimming/diving, training methodology,

athlete development, and preparation.

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred or required prior to the start

of the season.

EXPERIENCE:
Must have previous successful experience either competing for a swimming or diving

program at the collegiate and/or club level(s); and/or coaching swimming/diving at the high

school, travel, and/or collegiate level(s).

SKILLS:

The successful candidate will:

• Have an advanced understanding of and passion for competitive swimming/diving.
• Have effective communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to

interact in a positive, encouraging, and professional manner with a variety of students

and OLGC staff.

• Communicate effectively and professionally with student-athletes, parents/guardians,

coaches, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners.

• Demonstrate the ability to motivate and develop student-athletes across a broad

range of ages and competitive abilities.

• Work collaboratively with the Athletic Director and athletic department leadership.

• Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

• Possess a commitment to student-athlete development that extends beyond athletic

performance.

• Support and model the mission and Xaverian values of Good Counsel.

REQUIRED WORK HOURS:

The Swim and Dive season runs from early November through mid-February, with practices

on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Several meets are scheduled throughout the 3.5-month

season, with championship meets occurring from mid-January to mid-February. Season

planning for the following season occurs from June until the start of the next season.

NON DISCRIMINATION:
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School does not discriminate in its educational and

employment policies based on race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, age, disability,

religion, or sexual orientation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries

regarding the non-discrimination policy: Evelyn Nicholas, [email protected].

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: This is a stipend position. The amount is dependent on

pertinent experience and the specific role filled.

HOW TO APPLY:

• All applications should be emailed to [email protected].
• Complete applications shall include: 1. cover letter; 2. resume; 3. contact information

for three to five professional references.

• The review of applications will begin immediately upon receipt, with priority

consideration as soon as possible.

• Only complete applications submitted via email will be considered.

ABOUT OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL HIGH SCHOOL:
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is a private, Catholic, college preparatory,

coeducational high school in Olney, Maryland. It is located in the Roman Catholic

Archdiocese of Washington.

Operated under the sponsorship of the Xaverian Brothers, Good Counsel offers students in

grades nine through twelve a wide array of programs and activities that advance academic

excellence, foster spiritual growth, and encourage leadership and service to others. With a

student body of just over 1,200, the school prides itself on being a community that promotes

an inclusive environment, embodying the Xaverian Brothers’ values of simplicity, humility,

compassion, zeal, and trust.

The school was founded in 1958 as an all-boys school in Wheaton, Maryland. In 1988, the

school became coeducational. During the 2006-2007 school year, the school relocated to a

new, sprawling 51-acre, high-tech campus in beautiful Olney, Maryland.