Coach- Full Time

The Upper Valley Aquatic Center is seeking a Full Time Coach who can serve as either the Head Age Group Coach or as a Multi-Group Coach depending on skill set. We are a member of the New England Swimming LSC and operate our own 25y by 25m pool with 11scy lanes and upper deck bleacher seating for 400. The facility includes an updated gym plus specialized fitness rooms and classrooms which the team has full access to. We host multiple meets throughout the year.

Expected on-deck hours would likely be 3:45-7:15pm (depending on the day) during the week plus a Saturday practice, along with typical administrative tasks, including meet entries, registration, and assisting with running team hosted events. We also have a coaches office on the pool deck.

The facility is located about 10 minutes from Dartmouth college. Hanover is a vibrant college town, and surrounded by beautiful outdoor recreation opportunities along with some of the best skiing on the east coast. Boston is less than 2 hours away.

We are offering a competitive salary with benefits, and an opportunity for private lessons to bring in additional income.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead groups, as assigned, by the Head Coach.
• Attend all swim meets for coached groups.
• Occasionally, assist with the supervision of non-team UVAC meets such as college championships, Dartmouth Invite, VSA, and others.
• Coach on deck for squad practices.
• Maintain updated Team Unify rosters and registration.
• Assist in managing the team web site content to assure that it is always current.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the Head Coach or ED

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate and train other age group coaches
• Ability to organize projects, prepare budget and timetables and deliver cost effective results
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft and Google Suite.
• Dynamic, high-energy interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with children and their parents.

Education and Experience:

• Maintain membership in USA Swimming
• 4+ years of Coaching experience
• Lifeguard certification and CPR or Safety Training for Swim Coaches, preferred.
• College degree in the related exercise field, a plus

Physical and Schedule Requirements:

The position requires travel to swim meets and a mixture of days, nights, weekend and holiday work. There is no typical workweek as practices are held in mornings, afternoons, and evenings depending on children’s ages and seasonal variations.