Job Description:
Date posted: February 5, 2024
Location: 1005 Hopewell Road, South Glastonbury, CT, USA
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR WOODLEDGE SUMMER SWIM COACH
Woodledge Pool Club, located in Glastonbury, CT, is looking for a head coach for their summer swim team. The Woodledge Whales participate in the CAAPSC summer swim league and are looking for an enthusiastic coach with a love and knowledge of swimming to work with kids of all ages.
Our swim team is focused on creating a safe, fun and inclusive learning environment where kids are given every opportunity to maximize their potential while gaining confidence in the water and building lasting community relationships among our families. We stress sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth and development. We encourage our swimmers to do their best while cheering on their teammates.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, prepare and conduct team practices for a large team of swimmers across all age groups and abilities
- Oversee several assistant coaches and guide them to ensure swimmers are receiving helpful feedback and developing in their abilities
- Communicate with parents and swimmers to promote good sportsmanship, strong team spirit and proper discipline.
HOURS: Hours will vary but will include the following:
- Available for initial season planning beginning in the spring
- Available for several league meetings which begin in early June and end the week prior to Championships
- Practices begin early to mid-June and are run in the mornings, Monday through Friday 8:30 to 11:30 am
- Dual meets run on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings
- Must be available for meet planning. This will entail reaching out to opposing coaches prior to all dual meets and working with assistant coaches to complete line-up for all dual meets. Meet planning is also required for the end of the season league Championship meet. Line-ups will need to be set up in Hy-tek prior to all meets.
- League Championship meet wraps up the season and will occur by the end of July
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have current CPR and first aid certification
- Must have an understanding of competitive swimming, stroke mechanics, and USA swimming rules and regulations
- Possess strong interpersonal skills to maintain a trusting relationship with children, parents, staff and the community
- Strong organizational skills
- Prior coaching experience recommended
This is a salary based position with the opportunity to expand the role. Salary will be based on experience and possible additional responsibilities undertaken by the applicant.
How to Apply
To apply for this role or inquire with questions, please contact us at [email protected]. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and three references.
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