Applications due 08/04/24
Job Description:
Date posted: July 11, 2024
Location: Hillsboro, OR 97123, USA
The Hillsboro Swim Team, located in Hillsboro, Oregon, is searching for a Head Age Group Coach. The club is a board-run, coach-led, non-profit organization that operates in a Hillsboro Parks and Recreation facility, utilizing both indoor and outdoor pools. The team provides year-round, competitive swimming for ages 6 to young adult and currently has about 180 members.
Qualifications for applicants:
- 2-3 years minimum, age group coaching experience.
- Be in good standing on all USA Swimming coaching requirements prior to start date.
- Energetic and passionate about teaching and developing an athlete’s stroke mechanics for long-term success.
- Be a team player with the coaching staff in a collaborative effort to help each and every athlete within the program reach their own potential.
- Effectively communicate with swimmers, parents and staff via meetings, emails, website, etc.
- Ability to work varied hours, including late afternoons, evenings, weekends and occasional travel.
The Head Age Group Coach oversees the 12 and Under program, typically working with two different practice squads daily. They also help to guide and collaborate with assistant coaches that work with other 12 and Under squads within the program.
Other areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:
- Write and implement swimming and dryland practices for assigned squads, considering technique development and appropriate seasonal training and progressions.
- Coach on-deck 6 days a week for approximately 4 hours per day.
- Attend swim meets as assigned by the Head Coach: typically, 1-2 a month.
- Help set meet schedule for all applicable 12 and Under athletes.
- Complete meet entries for assigned squads and other administrative duties as needed.
Compensation will be an annual salary commensurate with experience.
Start date is September 12, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume to Head Coach James Resare at [email protected]. Feel free to email or call (503-318-5656) with any questions.
Contact Information
phone: 503-318-5656
