Applications due 08/13/24
Job Description:
Date posted: July 28, 2024
Location: 21515 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA, USA
What will be your mission?
Swim Torrance is a well-established non-profit 501(c)(3), competitive swim club dedicated to fostering the development of swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Our all year-round program emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and personal growth, ensuring each athlete reaches their full potential both in and out of the pool. The swim team averages 230 swimmers strong, that ranges from beginner level age groups up to national level qualifiers. Swim Torrance is made up of 12 swim groups, auxiliary programs including a Junior Guard Prep program, Splash Club Endurance program, and Summer lessons program for novice swimmers. We host three to four swim meets each year across SCY and LCM seasons. Our swimmers compete and perform at regional and national meets in California and out of state Swim Meets.
Who are you?
As a Head Coach, you must possess a passion for what you do and possess excellent leadership, instructional, and communication skills. You believe collaboration with assistant coaches, club staff, and parents is critical to building rapport and a connected team that leads to better athletic performance. You have strong organizational skills, including short term and long term planning. You foster a positive and inclusive team environment, model and promote sportsmanship and leadership. You have a proven track record as a lead coach while collaborating, mentoring and developing other Coaches. You understand how each swimmer learns best and how to help them achieve their personal goals, motivating and inspiring them to perform, grow and be the best of themselves. As a Head Coach, you can be counted on to design and implement training programs to maximize swimmers’ abilities in a positive environment, astute to swimmer progress, staying current with competitive swimming techniques and trends so that you can adjust training plans as needed.
What will you be doing?
Management and Administration
- Develop organizational goals, strategic planning and business growth that is consistent with the mission and vision of Swim Torrance
- Develop, organize and execute programs, services, and activities to ensure the program’s objectives are met including: practice and meet schedules, pool space and training locations, and all aspects of Team Hosted Swim Meets
- Oversight of Coach in charge of Auxiliary programs including try-outs
- Ensure management and administrative requirements are planned and provided in a timely manner for Board review (as needed) and for proactive Team membership notifications.
- Ensure compliance with USA Swimming and Safe Sport
- Research and curate training materials and/or opportunities for coaching staff on a quarterly basis.
Fiscal Responsibility
- In partnership with Board President and Treasurer, manage and track the annual budget on a monthly basis; monitor and report reimbursable expenses to the Board Treasurer in a timely manner.
- Plan and prepare for future growth and fundraising activities
- Plan and budget for all travel
- Coach management and supervision including hiring of all coaches, compliance to hiring and termination procedures and staff development
Board Relations
- Assist VP/Secretary in planning the agenda and materials for the monthly board meetings
- Regular updates to the Board on the status of key initiatives and developments
- Present a coach report at each monthly board meeting
Public Relations and Social Strategy
- Serve as chief liaison with the PAC Committee, SCS and USA swimming community, attend monthly Pacific Committee meetings with 2 coaches and 1-3 athlete members
- Develop a recognition and awards program for athletes and staff
- Engage and support all members of the club whether they seek to compete at high levels of swimming or simply enjoy swimming as a recreational sport for exercise and health.
- Develop and execute social strategy including updating all aspects of the team website, and maintain a strong social media presence with constant updating
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with coaching experience
- Eligible for yearly bonus awarded by BOD
- Monthly stipend for health insurance
- Access to retirement planning: 401(k)/Roth IRA
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Five-plus years of coaching excellence that features tangible improvement by elite and developmental swimmers.
- Member in good standing with USA Swimming and current on all certifications.
- Extensive background in competitive swimming, stroke mechanics, and understanding of USAS rules and regulations.
- Prior experience in a leadership role of training, managing, and developing assistant coaches is preferred.
- Excellent communication, organizational skills, and motivational skills with a strong sense of personal integrity.
- Experience using Team Unify and Meet Manager is a plus.
- Track record of fostering a culture of team unity among swimmers, parents and staff.
- Knowledge of strength and conditioning training, dryland, and functional movement.
- Enthusiasm for continuing coaching education.
- Legal authority to work in the USA with a valid driver’s license.
How to Apply
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter detailing their coaching philosophy and relevant experience, and contact information for at least two professional references to: [email protected]
Candidates who meet our qualifications will be invited to a phone, zoom and in person interview.
Contact Information
21515 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 200 Torrance CA 90503
phone: 310-901-8270
