Job Description:
Date posted: June 23, 2022
Location: 136 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, CO, USA
Job Title: Head Swim Team Coach
Reports To: Aquatics Director
Position Overview: The Head Swim Team Coach, following USA Swimming Guidelines, is responsible for leading the Steamboat Springs Swim Team in its mission to provide a safe, encouraging, and positive environment for swimmers to develop as athletes and people.
Essential Job Functions:
- Develops training curriculum for all roster groups.
- Responsible for competition schedule, meet entries and coach travel.
- Primary coach for travel meets, approximately 12 per year.
- Personally coach the most advanced roster group.
- Assists Aquatics Director in annual program budget and cost controls.
- Creates and maintains team policies and handbooks.
- Coordinates with Aquatics Director to schedule Lap Pool use.
- Hire, schedule and supervise part time Swim Team Coaches.
- Ensures compliance with all USA Swimming rules.
- Develop positive relationships with participants and provide motivational support and guidance.
- Model and promote sportsmanship and leadership.
- Be the leader of Steamboat Springs Swim Team and build community ties.
- Communicate with parents and athletes.
- Oversee athlete behavior.
Other Responsibilities:
- Promote a safe and enjoyable pool area.
- Be familiar with emergency procedures and pool rules.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements:
- Current USA Swimming Safety Training for Swim Coaches, Athlete Protection Training, Foundations of Coaching 101 and background check.
- Competitive swim coaching experience. Head Coach experience preferred.
- Proficient in use of Outlook, Excel, Team Unify, Constant Contact.
- Current American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and AED certification. Lifeguard certification preferred.
Pay and Benefits:
- $22-$25 per hour
- Position is 26 hours per week (.66 FTE)
- Full time available for a candidate willing to take on additional duties.
- Benefits available for full time employment (PTO, Health, Simple, HSA).
How to Apply
Please apply on our website here: https://oldtownhotsprings.org/careers/
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