Applications due 09/30/24
Job Description:
Date posted: August 7, 2024
Location: Columbus, GA, USA
The Columbus Aquatic Club Hurricanes Swim Team is seeking energetic, motivated, and highly skilled applicants for a full-time, year-round, salaried Head Swim Coach position.
Responsibilities Include:
Provide training appropriate for swim club members to include but not limited to the following:
- Develop season and practice goals for all training groups (Categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Senior, Masters, and Pre-Competitive) to meet the program’s goals.
- Develop season training plans for stroke technique progression and dryland progression, as appropriate, for all levels and effectively communicate to swimmers and coaches.
- Coach specific training groups on a daily basis and other groups on a temporary basis as may be required to maintain the continuity of the training groups.
- Establish a culture that fosters team values and provides a stable, professional, and positive environment for all members and staff.
Provide supervision and direction of coaching duties to include but not limited to the following:
- Supervise staff and oversee the training of new coaches. Assign coaches to training groups and ensure adequate coverage is provided for each practice session.
- Recruit, supervise, and mentor Assistant Coaches to ensure a reliable, cohesive, and positive environment with an emphasis on teamwork and personal growth. Ensure appropriate coach coverage for practice sessions.
- Determine coach coverage at meets – attend majority of meets personally.
- Communicate between coaches, athletes, and parents regarding training and competition.
- Provide a training environment that is compliant with all applicable Club, Georgia Swimming, Inc (GASI), and USA Swimming regulations, including current Safe Sport policies.
- Promote and model sportsmanship including mutual respect in the Coach-Swimmer, Coach-Parent, and Coach-Official relationships.
Provide leadership and oversight of administrative duties to include but not limited to the following:
- Be the face of the team build positive and productive relationships with facility managers, local community leaders, team member parents/guardians, and the team members themselves.
- Serve as liaison with the pool management and staff to determine availability and schedule pool use.
- Provide effective and timely communication in a timely manner to maintain the trust and confidence of the team membership.
- Direct marketing efforts to recruit new athletes at all ages and competition levels.
- Prepare and present monthly Coach’s Report at Board Meetings; attend all team Board meetings and GASI House of Delegates (HOD) meetings.
- Manage the meet calendar, entries, and results. Recruit visiting swim teams for home meets. Oversee registration of home and away meets.
- In coordination with the Board of Directors, oversee the planning of home meets, team travel, team fundraising, and team social functions.
- Recruit volunteers to assist as officials, timers, and others as necessary to assist with meets and team functions.
Qualifications:
- Preferred minimum of 5 years of coaching experience in a competitive swim environment.
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree and ASCA Level 3 or higher.
- Extensive experience as a member of a competitive swim team will be highly valued.
- Experience in developing swimmers from entry level swimmers to Junior National and/or elite levels.
- Experience with implementing dryland training programs for swimmers.
- Ability to work well with and effectively communicate with swimmers, parents, and staff.
- Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Hy-Tek and Team Unify; Basic financial skill set including but not limited to P&L statements and budget process.
- Enthusiasm for continuing coaching education
- Maintain all swim coaching certifications required by, and remain in good standing with, USA Swimming and Georgia Swimming, Inc, including being current on all background checks.
- Must have the legal right to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship will not be provided.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary is commensurate with coaching experience ranging from $50,000 – $65,000 per year
- Benefits include: annual stipend for health insurance, paid time off, technology stipend and free membership for family members.
- Reimbursement or payment for meet expenses, travel, professional dues, certification costs, and other educational classes with Board approval.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- 2 Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Submit all application information to [email protected]
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