~~ Plain Local Schools, Stark County, Ohio ~~ (2016-2017 school year) The Plain Local School District is seeking top candidates for the position of GlenOak High School Head Swimming Coach. GlenOak is a Division I school and a member of the Federal League that includes Jackson, Hoover, Lake, Perry, Canton McKinley, and Green High Schools. GlenOak has enjoyed great success in its 20 team sports, including five state championships and three state runner-up trophies. Plain Local is an innovative district serving a diverse population of 6000 students and takes pride in its focus of delivering a personalized and relevant education to all students. Plain Local students score above the state and similar district averages on state achievement tests and GlenOak High School has been awarded national recognition in US News and World Report. The district curriculum includes 16 Advanced Placement courses, honors courses, career and technical courses, and opportunities for College Credit Plus, and is the leader in Stark County in offering dual credit courses to all high school students. The district moved into the new GlenOak High School in August 2006. The 380,000 square foot building serves as the anchor facility on a 114-acre community campus. The campus also includes a state of the art athletic facility with a 5000 seat stadium with artificial turf. This new and comprehensive high school is designed to accommodate 2300 students in grades 9 - 12. The campus also includes partnership with the Stark County District Library, Stark State, Mercy Medical Center and Stark Parks. In the spring of 2011, a new township park opened on the South end of the property and will serve as a community park to the residents of Plain Township. Preferred candidates will have experience as a strong, committed teacher and successful head coach or assistant for at least three years. The candidate must model the highest standards of character and demonstrate the skill and desire to guide players to be conscientious students and successful participants in multiple areas. Criteria: * Experienced as a competent and committed teacher * Experienced as a successful head coach or assistant * Demonstrated student-centered attitude and behavior * Models high standards of character * Exhibited leadership in areas other than swimming * Active participant in school and community activities * Demonstrated success with support groups or booster clubs * Recognized for positive and effective demeanor * Established strong, positive rapport with students and student-athletes * Proven capacity for building loyalty among the team and coaching staff * Established strong loyalty and support with Athletic Director and administration * Recognized positive relationship with other coaches, advisors, and directors * Experience in building and advising a developmental youth program Responsibilities: * Develop character and sportsmanship in student-athletes * Encourage and guide players to be conscientious students and successful participants in multiple areas * Evaluate assistant coaches in cooperation with the Athletic Director and Principals * Monitor and safeguard the physical well being of all participants * Demonstrate positive and competent leadership in the school, at practice, in games, and in the community * Implement and support the conduct and eligibility rules of the athletic program, school, and the OHSAA * Prepare the student-athlete to meet academic and scholarship expectations * Propose and implement a budget for operations within guidelines of the athletic program and school district * Develop summer swimming program for Plain Local students entering middle school and high school * Participate in all Booster Club meetings, taking an active role with direction and vision of entire program * Attend coaching clinics to improve knowledge and provide student athlete with latest research and training experiences