Boys Swim and Dive Assistant Coach

- Position Type:
Coaching/Assistant Coach - Date Posted:
10/19/2026 - Location:
Hopkins High School - Assist the head coach with planning and conducting practices, preparing for meets, and managing daily team operations.
- Provide instruction in swimming and/or diving techniques, conditioning, competition strategies, and safety procedures within the coach's area of expertise.
- Support meet preparation, including event assignments, warm-ups, and performance feedback.
- Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, team travel, and other team activities.
- Foster a team culture that emphasizes respect, accountability, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
- Communicate effectively with student-athletes, families, coaching staff, and school personnel.
- Reinforce academic expectations and support compliance with student eligibility requirements.
- Follow district policies, conference guidelines, and Minnesota State High School League rules.
- Assist with equipment care, facility use, and other duties assigned by the head coach or Activities Director.
- Knowledge of competitive swimming and/or diving fundamentals and training methods.
- Ability to teach, motivate, and build positive relationships with high school student-athletes.
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
- Commitment to student safety, equitable participation, and an inclusive team environment.
- Availability for scheduled practices, meets, and team travel throughout the season.
- Ability to complete required district hiring procedures, background checks, and applicable coaching and safety training.
- Previous coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level.
- Competitive swimming and/or diving experience.
- Experience working with adolescents from diverse backgrounds.
- Current CPR, AED, and first aid certifications.
| Boys Swim and Dive Assistant Coach | JobID: 7102 |
At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no "typical" Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning.
We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.
We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.
You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.
SUMMARY:
Hopkins High School is seeking a Boys Swim and Dive Assistant Coach to support a positive, competitive, and inclusive program. The assistant coach will work with the head coach to develop student-athletes' skills, promote sportsmanship, and support their academic and athletic success.
Essential Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Hours & Compensation:
70 days
Stipend Range :$4000-$4700 DOE
Position specific Benefits information is available HERE
Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE