Applications due 12/31/24
Job Description:
Date posted: November 13, 2024
Location: 201 Riverview Road, Swarthmore, PA, USA
The Swarthmore Swim Club (SSC) Seasharks are seeking an experienced Head Coach for the 2025 Suburban Swim League (SSL) (http://www.ssl-summer.com/) swim season. We are looking for an energetic, motivated individual to lead approximately 125 swimmers of all ability levels in our developmental and competitive summer swim league, as well as coordinate and manage our assistant and volunteer coaches. The ideal candidate has head coaching experience, strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to connect with children from grades K-12, and an infectious enthusiasm for the sport of swimming. In addition, the job requires Hy-Tek Meet Manager and TeamUnify proficiency. The candidate will work closely with the SSC Board, SSC general manager and swim team parent representatives to carry out the many day-to-day responsibilities of the coaching staff.
Practices & Meets:
New swimmer evaluations are typically held at Swarthmore College Ware Pool the week before Memorial Day. Afternoon indoor practices generally begin the Tuesday after Memorial Day in the early evening. Once Wallingford-Swarthmore School District (WSSD) public schools have ended for the school year, practices are held outdoors at SSC in the afternoon and early evening Monday-Friday divided by age and ability. Varsity meets are held on Wednesday evenings and intersquad and unofficial meets, events, or clinics may take place on an occasional weekend morning in consultation with the coach. The season ends with A Champs, typically held the last Saturday in July. Practice and meet schedules are subject to change and the practice schedule can be adjusted based on the swim coach’s availability.
Job Responsibilities:
- Promote a fun, safe, and team-oriented environment
- Be a role model for the swimmers, especially in the older age groups
- Identify age- and skill-appropriate drills for each age group to include stroke, starts, turns, etc.
- Plan and run practices for each age group
- Maintain control and safety of swimmers
- Provide stroke technique instruction to beginning, intermediate, and advanced swimmers
- Coordinate logistics for each swim meet for swimmers and parents
- Timely communication with SSC families through TeamUnify platform.
- Generate meet lineups and day of meet materials with Hy-Tek Meet Manager.
- Review meet results (including disqualification issues) and work with swimmers to improve performance
- Maintain organization of swimmers prior to and during swim meets
- Work with the Team Parents to organize and attend themed pep rallies, as well as other various team-sponsored social activities
- Show willingness to get in the water to fine tune stroke mechanics
- Help with setup and breakdown of all practices and swim meets
- Assist in the hiring of assistant and volunteer coaching staff (as needed), and managing staff throughout the season
- Attend all League Coaches Meetings
- Conduct pre-season evaluations
- Plan and implement a seasonal awards recognition program
Required Qualifications:
- Experience as a head coach, or extensive experience as an assistant coach
- US Swim Coach Certification or equivalent preferred
- Experience with TeamUnify platform and Meet Manager software or willingness to learn
- Valid CPR/AED, First-Aid certification
- College Degree (preferred)
- Strong organizational skills
- Effective communications skills (for children and parents)
- Professional references (3)
Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience. Coaches will also receive free membership to the Swarthmore Swim Club for the entire summer.
How to Apply
Interested candidates, please forward your resume and a letter of interest including a 500 word statement of your coaching philosophy to [email protected] and copy [email protected]. Candidates interested in assistant coach roles are also encouraged to apply in the same manner.
For more information on our team, visit our website at: SwarthmoreSwimClub.org
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