Applications due 06/10/24
Job Description:
Date posted: May 23, 2024
Location: 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
DART is looking for a dynamic Head Age Group coach to lead the Age Group program (14 and under) at our Solano Site. We are looking for an individual that is looking to make a long term commitment to DART as well as their coaching career. DART is a multi-site program that includes a very accomplished and experienced staff-we are looking to add the right person to this staff.
This position will start in August. There is flexibility to start earlier or later for the right candidate.
DART is a USA Swimming silver medal safe sport recognized program with three main sites (Davis, Sacramento and Solano.) The Solano site includes programs at several pools, including a 50 meter pool at Solano Community College in Fairfield.
The Head Age Group Coach responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Oversight of the 14 and under program-Solano site.
- Development of a comprehensive dryland program in collaboration with our dryland coach (partnership with Pinnacle Fitness.)
- Oversight of our summer seasonal teams-assist the Head Coach with staffing, planning and marketing.
- Annual, seasonal, weekly and daily planning for practices, competitions and events.
- Swim meet and event planning and coverage.
- Support of the overall DART Age Group program.
- Support of the Site Lead for all DART-Solano programming.
- Support of the Learn to Swim program.
- Additional admin support as agreed upon with the Site Lead.
This coach shall adhere to the USA Swimming Code of Conduct and coach membership requirements.
Work Schedule
This position will include coaching hours and on-site administrative hours. Additional duties can be completed at flex times based on the individual’s schedule. Practice hours will include weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Some after hour meetings will be required to accommodate volunteer schedules (committee and volunteer meetings.)
Qualifications
At least three years coaching competitive swimming at the USA Swimming, YMCA or College level.
USA Swimming coaching requirements or ability to obtain prior to the start of their employment.
Experience with Sports Engine, Meet Manager and other swim software is preferred but not required.
Ability to clearly communicate to members and their families in a timely fashion.
College degree or equivalent is preferred but not required.
Compensation
This is a salaried position. Annual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may include additional benefits as negotiated. Per-Diem pay for prelims and finals meets and travel expenses for away meets.
Ten days of paid vacation time, in addition to two planned one-week team breaks (August and December.)
Additional opportunities will be available that include but are not limited to private lessons, revenue clinics and additional local coaching opportunities that compliment our program.
Professional Development
DART believes in professional development for all staff. This includes local, regional and national opportunities that may include but are not limited to attendance at national level meets, clinics, club visits and more.
How to Apply
Interested Candidates
Interested candidates should send a resume and any inquiries to Site Lead Ricky Silva at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until Monday, June 10. We are looking for a candidate that is looking to make a long term commitment to DART and their coaching career. Interviews will begin on June 11.
www.sasoswimming.org
Contact Information
79 Del Prado Circle, Fairfield CA 94533
phone: 6503939634
