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H-1B visa jobs for assistant swim coaches exist where employers build the role around degree-level responsibilities in kinesiology, sports science, or exercise physiology. Sponsoring programs file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, granting status for up to three years with extension possible to six.
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WELCOME TO INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
At IPS, we believe in the transformative power of education. We work collectively every day to prepare our students for success in the classroom and in life by providing equitable, high-quality educational experiences across our family of schools. IPS is a place to make an impact, grow your career, and ensure every student has access to a high-quality education, all while earning a good living in a district on the move. While the work is challenging, it is deeply meaningful and impactful. We seek innovators and trailblazers who bring varying experiences and expertise and share our belief that every child deserves access to an exceptional education. As part of TeamIPS, you’ll create lasting connections, find a sense of belonging, and feel supported to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives.
In return, no matter your role here, we expect a commitment to excellence and accountability. You’ll be held to high standards. Resilience and passion are key—you must be adaptable, handling adversity with flexibility while putting students at the heart of everything you do. Ethical conduct, clear communication, and mutual respect are fundamental. Being a dependable, collaborative team player who builds meaningful relationships is essential.
Together, we are Proving What’s Possible by building a community where everyone belongs and each student has the opportunity to fulfill their potential.
A Career in IPS Offers…
Purpose and Impact:
- Essential Contributions: In every non-teaching and non-leadership role, your work directly supports the success of IPS students and schools. Whether you’re maintaining facilities, providing student services, or managing administrative operations, you play a key part in ensuring an equitable and high-quality educational environment.
- Belonging and Community: IPS is a place where every employee is valued. You’ll join a supportive community that promotes respect, teamwork, and a shared commitment to serving students and families.
Professional and Personal Growth:
- Training and Development Opportunities: IPS offers a variety of training programs to help staff build new skills and grow professionally. This includes access to development opportunities for administrative, technical, and operational roles, as well as pathways to becoming a certified teacher.
- Skill Enhancement: Whether you’re new to your role or seeking to deepen your expertise, IPS provides resources and support for continuous improvement.
Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits:
- Fair Compensation: IPS ensures competitive wages and regularly reviews pay structures to maintain equity.
What We Expect:
- Professionalism and Reliability: Every role at IPS is vital to the district’s success. We expect staff to demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and a commitment to providing excellent service to students, educators, and families.
- Collaboration and Communication: IPS values teamwork. Working collaboratively with your colleagues ensures a supportive environment for all. Clear communication and mutual respect are key to maintaining this culture.
- Flexibility and Problem-Solving: As a large, dynamic district, IPS needs staff who are adaptable and proactive in solving problems to meet the ever-changing needs of students and schools.
JOIN US!
Indianapolis Public Schools is more than a workplace; it’s a community where purpose, impact, and belonging come together to help Prove What’s Possible – in your career and in your school. If you’re ready to embrace challenges, strive for excellence, and make a meaningful impact, IPS is the place for you.
SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:
The Assistant Swimming Coach is responsible for assisting the head swimming coach with all coaching related activities, developing and sustaining a successful program with a strong emphasis in skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, developing character with a high degree of discipline. This position may be asked to work with the girls and/or boys swimming team.
Additionally, the Assistant coach is responsible for monitoring the academic progress of their student-athletes, engagement in community service activities, promoting the program throughout the community and through social media, and the overall program management during the calendar year. The Assistant Swimming Coach will be expected to help develop relationships with IPS feeder schools to enhance skill development and provide guidance at the younger levels with a strong emphasis on increasing athletic participation throughout the IPS pipeline.
It is imperative that the successful candidate demonstrates a strong work ethic, organizational skills and the ability to produce results. The Assistant Coach will report to the head coach and performance will be evaluated by the head coach and athletic director based upon this job description.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Follow and maintain knowledge of all IPS and IHSAA rules regulation and guidelines governing the sport of swimming.
- Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and technique necessary for individual and team development.
- Assist the head coach with planning, organizing, advertising and conducting tryouts for the sport.
- Assist the head coach with developing training programs and practice schedules.
- Assist the head coach with putting student athletes in position to be successful and contribute to the team success.
- Assist the head coach with devising plays and playing strategies for games.
- Knowledge of technical aspects of swimming and willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to swimming.
- Assist the head coach with implementation of a preseason and postseason plan that focuses on enhancing skill development, conditioning and academic achievement.
- Assist the head coach with parent informational meetings at the beginning of each season.
- Assist the head coach with creating a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of student-athletes.
- Travel with student-athletes and team personnel on the team bus both to and from games.
- Assist the head coach with maintaining necessary records and complete required paperwork in a specified time and manner.
- Supervise student-athletes in locker rooms at home and away games and ensure appropriate behavior.
- Ensure the rules and regulations of conduct and eligibility of student-athletes are effectively communicated and followed throughout the year.
- Proactively work with the junior varsity and freshman team for skill development of student-athletes and principles of playing philosophy in preparation of them being ready for varsity competition. Assistant coach may be required to serve as head junior varsity or freshman coach.
- Assist the head coach with working to facilitate playing opportunities at the post-secondary or collegiate level for graduating student-athletes.
- Interact thoughtfully and respectfully with students, staff, parents, fellow coaches, administrators and officials and resolve conflicts in a professional manner.
- Professionally represent the school, IPS, and IHSAA in interactions with students, parents, the community, staff and the media.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS:
- Prior swim coaching experience required, assistant high school coaching experience preferred. Knowledge and experience about diving is a plus.
- Candidate must be familiar with Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and National Federal of State High School Associations (NFHS) rules concerning the sport of swimming.
- IHSAA and NFHS Coaching Certification preferred (this can be completed after the hire).
- First Aid and CPR certified as well as knowledge and understanding of the concussion protocol.
- Ability to motivate, teach and recruit qualified student-athletes.
- Ability to foster positive human relationships and to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community.
- The assistant coach must exhibit high standards of professional ethics and conduct.
FLSA CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:
Not eligible
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
EEOC STATEMENT:
Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
DISCLAIMER:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.
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Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
An assistant swim coach role qualifies as a specialty occupation only when the employer ties it to a bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a directly related field. Pull your official transcripts and degree equivalency documents now, before you approach any employer.
Search LCA filings by sports occupation codes
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up certified LCAs under coaches and scouts SOC codes. Programs that have filed before are far more likely to repeat the process than those starting from scratch with no H-1B visa infrastructure in place.
Target programs at large universities and clubs
Division I athletic departments and established aquatic clubs typically have HR teams familiar with I-129 petitions. Smaller programs often want to sponsor but lack the administrative capacity, so qualify employers early by asking directly about their USCIS petition history.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter your job search to employers with confirmed H-1B filing history in coaching roles using Migrate Mate. This cuts out programs that express openness to sponsorship in theory but have never actually filed a petition or certified an LCA with DOL.
Clarify worksite coverage before signing an offer
If your role involves coaching at multiple pools or competition venues, each worksite needs its own certified LCA. Raise this with the employer before the offer stage so the DOL filing covers every location where you'll regularly work, avoiding compliance gaps after you start.
Account for cap timing in your start date negotiation
H-1B cap-subject petitions are subject to an annual filing window, and selection rules have changed recently per USCIS. If you're not cap-exempt through a university or nonprofit, build flexibility into your offer start date to accommodate the USCIS adjudication calendar.
H-1B Visa Assistant Swim Coach: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an assistant swim coach role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The role qualifies only when the employer structures it around degree-level duties and requires a bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology, sports science, or a directly related field as a minimum requirement for the position. If the employer lists the degree as preferred rather than required, USCIS will likely issue a Request for Evidence or deny the petition. The job description must reflect genuine degree-dependent responsibilities, such as designing physiological training programs or applying biomechanical analysis to athlete development.
What does the employer need to file before I can start on H-1B status?
Your employer must first certify a Labor Condition Application with DOL, which attests that you'll be paid at least the prevailing wage for the role and worksite. Once that's certified, the employer files Form I-129 with USCIS to petition for your H-1B status. If you're applying from outside the U.S., you'll also need a visa stamp at a consulate. The LCA must be certified for each specific location where you'll work regularly, not just the main office address.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas for coaching roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse assistant swim coach and coaching positions at employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. You can also cross-reference the OFLC Wage Search to see which institutions have certified LCAs under coaches and scouts occupation codes. Prioritizing employers with existing H-1B infrastructure dramatically shortens the timeline from offer to petition filing.
Can my H-1B status cover assistant coaching positions at multiple pool locations?
Only if each worksite is covered by its own certified LCA. A single LCA tied to one location doesn't authorize work at a different pool or competition venue, even temporarily. Your employer needs to file a separate LCA for each regular worksite before you work there. This is a common compliance gap in aquatic and athletic programs that operate across multiple facilities, so address it explicitly during the offer negotiation.
How long does H-1B status last for an assistant swim coach, and can it be extended?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years. It can be extended for an additional three years, reaching a six-year maximum for most cap-subject holders. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending green card application that meets specific age thresholds under federal immigration law. Extensions require a new I-129 petition from your employer, so plan ahead well before your current status expires.