Applications due 05/31/24
Job Description:
Date posted: January 8, 2024
Location: 605 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA, USA
Description
Hershey Aquatic Club is seeking a part-time assistant coach to oversee our 10&U beginner groups. The ideal candidate will have energy and passion for swimming, be knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the sport and willing to help the club in many areas. This coach will support and carry out the mission of Hershey Aquatic Club and the philosophy of the Head Coach.
Responsibilities & Requirements
- Write, oversee and coach daily workouts
- Arrives on time to set up and prepare for daily practices.
- Attends swim meets as needed
- Communicates with the Head Coach effectively
- Collaborates with other coaches and groups to build a strong seasonal training plan.
- Attends staff meetings in person or via zoom.
- Communicates effectively with group parents, appropriately responds to emails, keeps families updated with
- groups’ practice schedules and swim meet information.
- Work with lead coaches to develop and implement seasonal, weekly, and daily training plans for the group
- Teach and train swimmers in proper stroke techniques and racing strategies as appropriate for the age and developmental level of the group; in-water instruction when needed.
- Develop and maintain healthy relationships with the swimmers, their parents, and other coaching staff
- Participate fully in group practices and activities
- Working flexible hours including nights and weekends, and attending swim meets. Approximately 1 to 2 hours 4-5 days per week.
- Being a positive role model, maintaining high ethical and moral standards, and adhering to all rules and policies of Hershey Aquatic Club and USA Swimming.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications include:
- Prior coaching experience of at least 5 years preferably with swimmers new to the sport, and advanced 9-10 year old swimmers.
- Certified or willing to obtain USA Swimming certifications: CPR, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, Athlete Protection, Concussion Protocol Training, Background check, Coaches Advantage Training, Foundations of Coaching, MAAPP 2.0 and/or the ability to obtain the certifications.
Salary
- $20.00 – $25.00 hourly depending on experience and proven success of athlete development.
- Eligible for retirement benefits after two years.
- Continued education provided.
Start Date: September 1, 2024
How to Apply
Please send cover letter and resume to Patrick Sheldon at [email protected].
Contact Information
PO Box 217
Hershey, PA 17033
phone: 412-680-4628
