Lead Coach – Cincinnati Aquatic Club

Applications due 04/01/25

Job Description:

Date posted: January 23, 2025

Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA

The Cincinnati Aquatic Club is a medium size USA Swimming team with around 170 swimmers (ages 7-18). We are looking for a lead coach for our competitive ages 9 to 11.

This position is designed to lead our competitive age group for ages 9 to 11 for Cincinnati Aquatic Club. The coach will work closely with the head age group coach to carry out the vision, values, and behaviors of Cincinnati Aquatic Club through long term development, leadership, and following through with the age group progression plan. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

– Develop season plans for the assigned swim group.
– Provide consistent, quality, engaging, individualized instruction & feedback to help with the long term development of each athlete.
– Planning and running in water workouts for 30-35 swimmers ages 9-11.
– Assisting in coaching groups assigned by the Head Coach.
– Handle administrative details such as, weekly parent communication, meet entries for the assigned practice group.
– Attend and Coach all swim meets for perspective group(s).
– Assist in coaching morning and afternoon/evening practices as assigned by the Head Coach.

Team Culture Responsibilities:
– Model and celebrate the team’s vision, values, and behaviors.
– Work collaboratively and respectfully with all coaches, staff, and team leaders to serve in the best interest of the team and its members.
– Be exceptional in the application of positive, consistent, and effective motivation strategies when working with swimmers, parents, and coaching staff in all aspects of the program.
– Demonstrate a cooperative, prompt, and respectful communication style with swimmers, parents, coaching staff, and community members

Experience:
– All USA Swimming Coaching Requirements or the ability to obtain these certifications before starting the job.
– A minimum of 3 years of coaching experience at the USA Swimming/YMCA club level.
– Team Unify, Google Workplace, & Hy-tek knowledge.

Compensation & Benefits:
– Competitive pay — commensurate with experience.

Interested? Contact Head Coach Jessica Thomas at [email protected].

How to Apply

Send resume to Head Coach Jessica Thomas at [email protected]

Contact Information

Jessica Thomas

phone: 614-623-0505