Swim Job: Team Charlotte Swimming seeks Associate Head Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION

Team Charlotte Swimming (“TEAM”), Charlotte, N.C., with over 35 years of excellence in year-round competitive swimming is seeking a highly motivated and qualified candidate for the strategic position of Associate Head Coach and/or Head Age Group Coach (this person will be the #2 coach on the team).

TEAM is a USA Swimming club that utilizes high quality lane space at the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center (“MCAC”) in uptown Charlotte, the primary aquatic center within the area, along with a 50 meter facility for the long course season. Beginning in 2016 TEAM will operate out of a newly renovated MCAC along with one additional site in Mecklenburg County, including a 50 meter facility.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, passion for teaching and the sport of swimming, and a demonstrated ability to motivate athletes in and outside of the pool.

REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND HEAD COACH, RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Help develop, implement and oversee a seasonal training plan for age group swimmers.

2. Effectively and timely communicate with parents, athletes, coaching staff.

3. Assist as requested with administrative tasks.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum 1-5 yrs. coaching experience as a USA Swimming certified coach.
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • All required certifications, CPR/First Aid/Water Safety/Level 2 Background Check/Athlete Protection
  • Training must be up to date.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Ability to think strategically and willingness to actively contribute to developing, along with the Executive Director, a new vision for our club while effectively interacting with the Executive Director and Board members.
  • Working knowledge of the Team Unify and Hy-Tek systems.
  • Demonstrated passion for learning, continuing education and improving as a coach who’s active in the community.

We offer a very competitive salary, including signing and performance bonus opportunities along with paid vacation and sick days. TEAM pays travel meet expenses, professional dues and provides a budget for continuing education.

Please submit letter of interest and resume with 3 professional references to: Executive Director and Head Coach, Scott Olson, [email protected]. Start date is September 1, 2015 or as soon as possible.

This is a fantastic ground floor opportunity to be the #2 coach on a competitive, fast growing swim team soon to have 2 locations (1 of which to include a newly renovated aquatic center) along with 50 meter water, while living and working in the heart of a forever expanding, dynamic metropolitan region of the southeast.

HOW TO APPLY

Email resume and references to Head Coach Scott Olson, at [email protected]

About Team Charlotte Swimming

Team Charlotte Swimming (TEAM) is a complete year-round USA Swimming competitive swimming program designed to challenge, encourage, and equip team members for continual improvement in skills, character, and competition. TEAM is a mid-sized team with 3 coaches.

Emphasis is placed on building a team among swimmers, coaches, and parents in a supportive and enthusiastic atmosphere.

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