Henrico County Public Schools
Head Coach Swim - 2025-26 SY
Henrico County Public Schools, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
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Head Coach Swim - 2025-26 SY
About Us Henrico County Public Schools is the sixth-largest public school division in Virginia. The division serves more than 50,000 students in its 72 schools and program centers. Our nearly 7,000 full‑time employees include 3,800 teachers. Students and parents speak more than 85 languages and represent more than 100 countries. Academic excellence, innovation, and opportunity are hallmarks of Henrico County Public Schools.
The division led the Richmond region in schools, earning the 2017 Virginia Index of Performance awards for advanced learning and achievement. HCPS also leads central Virginia in teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the profession's highest mark of accomplishment.
Job Title Head Coach Swim - 2025-26 SY
Location Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name HCPS - Godwin High School
General Statement of Duties The position is responsible for coaching student athletes in competitive swimming techniques to prepare them for athletic competition and to motivate student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. Position provides leadership, supervision, and coaching for the aquatics program at the high school level. The position is responsible for all program participants, assistants, and ancillary members of the team. Encourages good sportsmanship, swimming, and team skills, and develops lifelong learning skills in each student athlete.
Essential Duties
Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport;
Assesses swimmer's skills, provides personal instruction for the development of lifetime swimming skills, and assigns team positions;
Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development;
Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition;
Coaches and instructs swimmers, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport;
Observes swimmers, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement;
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times;
Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met;
Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury;
Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student;
Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program;
Models sports‑like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards swimmers, officials, and spectators;
Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations;
Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms;
Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season;
Participates in special activities to include parents' night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies;
Maintains VHSL eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records;
Establishes friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school and with other school staff;
Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence;
Respects the home responsibility of parents for their children;
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
Model's nondiscriminatory practices in all activities;
Performs other duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school division's policies and practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of modern practices, techniques, and methods of teaching; effective supervision and instruction of other staff and volunteers; the needs and requirements of working with students with disabilities; ability to apply modern methods and principles of education for program participants; maintain an interest in the improvement and development of swimmers; maintain proper discipline; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students. Requires effective written and oral communication skills. Some experience as a competitive swimming coach at the high school or college level is preferred. Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
Previous experience as a swim coach preferred.
Carries CPR/First Aid Certification/Training and is current on Lifeguard training and certification; must have current VHSL coaching education certification.
Additional Information The position is open until filled. If you have questions about this position, please contact Mr. Tom Nadeau, Student Activities Director at Godwin High School at (804) 750-2600 or by email (trnadeau@henrico.k12.va.us).
Minimum Salary - $3,340.70/year.
How To Apply To be considered for this position, please upload the following document:
Coaching Resume
Information may be uploaded to our online recruiting platform at
https://www.henricoschools.us/careers/
or mailed to the address below.
Mailing Address: Henrico County Public Schools Department of Human Resources P. O. Box 23120 3820 Nine Mile Road Henrico, VA 23223
Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
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Head Coach Swim - 2025-26 SY
role at
Henrico County Public Schools .
Head Coach Swim - 2025-26 SY
About Us Henrico County Public Schools is the sixth-largest public school division in Virginia. The division serves more than 50,000 students in its 72 schools and program centers. Our nearly 7,000 full‑time employees include 3,800 teachers. Students and parents speak more than 85 languages and represent more than 100 countries. Academic excellence, innovation, and opportunity are hallmarks of Henrico County Public Schools.
The division led the Richmond region in schools, earning the 2017 Virginia Index of Performance awards for advanced learning and achievement. HCPS also leads central Virginia in teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the profession's highest mark of accomplishment.
Job Title Head Coach Swim - 2025-26 SY
Location Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name HCPS - Godwin High School
General Statement of Duties The position is responsible for coaching student athletes in competitive swimming techniques to prepare them for athletic competition and to motivate student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. Position provides leadership, supervision, and coaching for the aquatics program at the high school level. The position is responsible for all program participants, assistants, and ancillary members of the team. Encourages good sportsmanship, swimming, and team skills, and develops lifelong learning skills in each student athlete.
Essential Duties
Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport;
Assesses swimmer's skills, provides personal instruction for the development of lifetime swimming skills, and assigns team positions;
Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development;
Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition;
Coaches and instructs swimmers, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport;
Observes swimmers, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement;
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times;
Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met;
Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury;
Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student;
Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program;
Models sports‑like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards swimmers, officials, and spectators;
Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations;
Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms;
Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season;
Participates in special activities to include parents' night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies;
Maintains VHSL eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records;
Establishes friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school and with other school staff;
Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence;
Respects the home responsibility of parents for their children;
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
Model's nondiscriminatory practices in all activities;
Performs other duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school division's policies and practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of modern practices, techniques, and methods of teaching; effective supervision and instruction of other staff and volunteers; the needs and requirements of working with students with disabilities; ability to apply modern methods and principles of education for program participants; maintain an interest in the improvement and development of swimmers; maintain proper discipline; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students. Requires effective written and oral communication skills. Some experience as a competitive swimming coach at the high school or college level is preferred. Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
Previous experience as a swim coach preferred.
Carries CPR/First Aid Certification/Training and is current on Lifeguard training and certification; must have current VHSL coaching education certification.
Additional Information The position is open until filled. If you have questions about this position, please contact Mr. Tom Nadeau, Student Activities Director at Godwin High School at (804) 750-2600 or by email (trnadeau@henrico.k12.va.us).
Minimum Salary - $3,340.70/year.
How To Apply To be considered for this position, please upload the following document:
Coaching Resume
Information may be uploaded to our online recruiting platform at
https://www.henricoschools.us/careers/
or mailed to the address below.
Mailing Address: Henrico County Public Schools Department of Human Resources P. O. Box 23120 3820 Nine Mile Road Henrico, VA 23223
Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
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