Head Swim Coach

Applications due 03/16/24

Job Description:

Date posted: March 7, 2024

Location: Mercer Island, WA 98040, USA

The Head Swim Coach is responsible for managing and directing the Mercer Island Country Club Silver Dolphin swim team program. The head coach will coordinate with the help of their assistant coaches all practices, swim meets and related activities and provide swim team members with individual instruction tailored to the needs and skill ability of each individual.

Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for providing a safe, fun and educational swim experience for all ages and level of swimmer.
• Participate in assigned team practices.
• Attend all swim meets.
• Set and implement team goals and strategies for a successful swim team.
• Attend Midlakes swim team meetings and training.
• Set-up and take down at home swim meets.
• Work closely with the assistant coaches to teach appropriate fundamentals of competitive swimming.
• Develop swim meet line-ups for A & B meets that give swimmers the opportunity to swim various events throughout the season that parallel MICC team and swimmer individual goals.
• Attend all swim team events outlined on the summer calendar.
• Listen to and work with parent concerns/issues as they arise.
• Display professional behavior when representing Mercer Island Country Club.

Qualifications
• Water Safety Certifications as outline by the Midlakes Swim League, Red Cross Lifeguard Certified preferred
• Knowledge of Midlakes and USA swimming rules.
• Competitive swimming background.
• Ability to work night and weekends.

Pay is DOE, ranges from $20-$30/hour. Start date is NOT flexible. Must be available May 20th – mid June from 4-7:30pm and then for morning practices and afternoon meets until July 29th. Exact hours to be discussed upon hire.

How to Apply

Email Resume to [email protected]

Contact Information

Dorrinda Pierce

8700 SE 71st St

phone: 2062325600