Athletic Coach - Swimming at CAPITAL PREP HARBOR SCHOOL INC – Bridgeport, Connecticut

Job Title- Swimming Athletic Head Coach (Part-Time)

Location: Bronx, NY

Job Start Date(s): Winter 2025/26

About Capital Preparatory Schools

Capital Preparatory Schools is a charter school management organization operating a network of educational communities. Our mission is to build a path where there was none. From its inception, the Capital Prep community—our scholars, parents, faculty, and staff—have come together to create a compelling and meaningful educational experience. The Capital Preparatory Schools has four school locations: one in Harlem, one in the Bronx, New York, and two locations in Bridgeport, Connecticut providing students in grades K–12 with a year-round, college-preparatory education that encourages students to become scholars and agents of change.

Capital Preparatory Schools believes that all children, when given the right conditions and environment, will succeed and excel in their academic and social-emotional growth. This is achieved by blending elements of academic models that successfully support students from historically disadvantaged populations, with innovative approaches that get 100% of our graduates accepted to four-year colleges.

Focusing on the key attributes of leaders, our learner expectations are designed to develop scholars who are:

Collaborators, by showing respect and cooperation to achieve individual and common goals,
Problem Solvers, by using appropriate personal and team strategies to address interpersonal, intrapersonal, and group conflicts,
Researcher/Information Processors, by looking for and listening attentively to important information and utili
Empathetic Citizens, by acting responsibly, safely and thoughtfully to create positive change for all members of the school, local, and global communities,
Pillars of Knowledge, by modeling the above expectations in our words, actions and goals.

With the support of the Capital Prep team of skilled and compassionate educators, students realize their academic abilities, advocate for social justice and fulfill their civic responsibilities. As leaders of social justice, we expect our students to use their education to improve the lives of others.

Athletic Coach at Capital Preparatory Schools

Capital Preparatory Schools is committed to teaching and learning that promotes the success of every student by:

Creating a safe and enjoyable educational environment that encompasses our social justice model and that ensures every graduate moves on to attend college;
Providing individualized instruction and enrichment opportunities for students to ensure that gifted students are challenged and struggling students are supported;
Hiring and growing quality teachers and leaders and empowering them to use their craft to inspire students to achieve at the highest levels.

Capital Preparatory Schools seeks passionate coaches who have demonstrated leadership.

Job Summary:

Capital Preparatory Schools is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Athletic Coach to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing coaching and guidance to scholar-athletes in a specific sport and helping them to develop their skills and achieve their potential. This is a part-time position that will require availability during afternoon and evening hours and on weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

Follows the administrative procedures established by Capital Preparatory Schools as published in the Athletics Policies and Procedures Manual and all policies and procedures applicable to CPS athletics.
Develops and implements practice plans for scholar-athletes in a specific sport to ensure conditioning and training so that scholar-athletes are physically prepared for competition;
Provides individualized coaching and instruction to improve technique, physical fitness, and overall performance to maximize performance;
Communicate effectively with scholar-athletes, parents, and other coaches regarding team expectations, schedules, and progress;
Schedules regular practices and attend and supervise all team practices, games, and events, both home and away;
Promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive attitudes among scholar-athletes;
Maintains equipment, uniforms, accurate records, and statistics for team performance, as required by the CPS network;
Enters grades for all scholar-athletes;
Ensures compliance with all rules and regulations of the league and the end of season checklist.
Willingness to fundraise;
Enforces team travel standards for behavior and appropriate dress.
Oversees training and care of scholar-athletes
For Head Coach, selects, supervises, and provides guidance to assistant coaches while monitoring and ensuring their professional development.
For Head Coach, conducts a performance evaluation for full-time and/or part-time assistant coach (es).
Performs any and all duties as may be assigned by Administration.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports science, or related field preferred; high school diploma required.
Active certification to coach in the State of NY.
Experience coaching at the high school level, with a focus on skill development and player improvement
Strong knowledge of the sport, including current strategies, techniques, and trends.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire scholar-athletes.
Ability to work collaboratively with other coaches and staff members.
Valid CPR/First Aid, concussions, Certification in CPR and first aid
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; able to obtain passenger endorsement on license and an excellent driving record.
• The position requires weekends, afternoon/evenings, and travel.

Compensation:

This is a part-time position, paid by stipend, that may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions and physical activity, and requires lifting, carrying, and moving heavy equipment.

Compensation: Salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Capital Preparatory Schools offers an athletic coaching stipend at a rate of $1500 - $5000