Wheaton St. Francis High School is seeking applications for the position of Head Boys and Girls Varsity Swimming Coach. The 2008-09 school term will be the first time in school history that St. Francis will be offering these programs as team offerings. St. Francis is a Catholic, college prep high school, and an IHSA member school. Qualifications: The preferred candidate will provide leadership, organization, and supervision for all aspects of a start-up high school swimming program and is responsible for the organization and successful administration of all facets of the program, including, but not limited to, managing the swimming program within the parameters of the approved operating budget, individual instruction, monitoring the academic progress and personal welfare of student-athletes, and general day-to-day swimming operations. The successful candidate will be expected to represent St. Francis in a manner that projects sportsmanship, professionalism, respect and integrity at all times.  Successful coaching experience required. Previous Head Coaching experience preferred. Knowledge of and commitment to following IHSA rules, proven integrity, excellent communication and leadership skills and ability to motivate student-athletes to be successful academically, spiritually, and athletically. Successful applicant must have the following certifications: USA Swimming Coach, American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR. All practices and home meets will occur at Streamwood High School (Streamwood, IL). Salary is commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Background check and fingerprint will be required. Applicants must submit a resume and references to: Paul Linden, Director of Athletics, St. Francis High School, 2130 West Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 or email information to plinden@sfhsnet.org. No phone calls please.