Head Age Group Coach

Applications due 04/29/23

Job Description:

Date posted: March 23, 2023

Location: 515 East Main Street suite 100, Carmel, IN, USA

POSITION: The Carmel Swim Club (CSC), located in Carmel, Indiana is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Head Age Group Coach. This position reports directly to the Carmel Swim Club Head Coach and Associate Head Coach.

BACKGROUND: The Carmel Swim Club operates a 50 meter indoor pool at Carmel High School and trains at select outdoor facilities during the summer months. The club hosts between six and nine meets per year. Carmel, which is located in Hamilton County just north of Indianapolis, is one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing and progressive communities with excellent schools. Hamilton County was also recently named the #1 place in the United States to raise a family. CSC enjoys a storied reputation of success and is recognized for its perennial leadership in one of the nation’s largest LSCs. Carmel High School has won 37 straight Indiana Girls High School Swimming Championships and 9 Boys High School Swimming Championships.. Carmel’s strong recruiting base and community support allows CSC to provide financially attractive and competitive coaching opportunities unmatched in the Midwest.

PHILOSOPHY: CSC takes pride in being a team for all ages and abilities while striving to provide training opportunities for all swimming levels. Emphasis is placed on “life skills” and giving every swimmer who wishes to swim the opportunity to do so. The Club’s mission statement is “Teaching Excellence Through Swimming, For Life.” To learn more about CSC, go to www.carmelswimclub.org.

General accountabilities:
● Establish and maintain relationships and open communications with swimmers and parents
● Support the coaching philosophy and direction of the club as established by the Head Coach
● Meet with the Head Coach to outline practice sessions, meet schedules, and to discuss problems or
opportunities. These meetings should also ensure that the management of the program remains united with
one direction
● Create a positive team oriented atmosphere where swimmers learn the values of courage and perseverance,
and have fun
● Promote swim club and aquatic center lessons in the community. Recruit new club members through
professional and community contacts as well as through the local summer clubs
● Coordinate tryout sessions including updating information, preparing handouts, and communicating with
schools.
● Lead discussions with parents educating them on the Carmel Swim Club Program
● Supervision of age group staff
● Administrative responsibilities assigned by head coach and associate head coach
QUALIFICATIONS:
● College Degree (preferred)
● Competitive Swimming Experience (required)
● Swim Coaching Experience of a USS Swim Team – Three years or more (required)
● Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate and CPR for the Professional Rescuer
● Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Certificate or the ability to obtain in reasonable
amount of time from the start date
● Candidates must possess integrity, strong communications skills; and a passion for helping swimmers maximize
their potential

How to Apply

Email resume to: [email protected]

Contact Information

Chris Pfaff

515 E. Main Street Suite 100
Carmel, IN 46032