***This position has been filled***
JOB DESCRIPTION
Central Area Aquatic Team is looking for site coach to head up our expansion into West Seattle. This will be a brand new site based out of two pools. Assets include a rapidly growing population in West Seattle, a partnership with the West Seattle Health Club, two Summer League teams and several CAAT families in the immediate area. CAAT is a young, up and coming team in Seattle and is looking for a leader who will continue the process of building CAAT into a regional power. Quality people, great board support, stable pool time, and an excellent group of coaches provide a good foundation for growth. A clean slate exists for the correct person to write his or her own story.
Position Objectives
1 – Establish a culture where the team, the process of learning, and personal improvement though individual responsibility is valued.
2 – Educate swimmers and families about the roles and value of technical excellence, commitment, and competition in high-level performance.
3 –Collaborate with the head coach to define seasonal goals and objectives. With the support of the coaching staff, implement a team wide plan to produce those results.
4 – Help make CAAT the place where families want their children.
Desired Qualifications
- Competitive swimming experience at the club or collegiate level
- Minimum three years coaching with a USA swimming club with a proven track record of success
- Strong organizational and seasonal planning skills
- Strong communication skills with both swimmers and parents
- Ability to lead, support, and follow depending on the situation
- Teaching degree, athletic training certification or similar
The position will require:
- A positive self-motivated individual who is willing to learn, lead, sell the vision and work hard
- Deck hours approximately per week + some administrative duties
- Attend local and regional meets as required
Job requirements:
- Lifeguarding (or willingness to certify), first aid, Safety Training for Swim Coaches
- A working knowledge of Team Unify and/or Team Manager
Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send resumes and a letter of intent to Kenneth Spencer at [email protected]
About Central Area Aquatic Team
CAAT is a year-round swim club dedicated to providing swimming opportunities to members of our community in Seattle’s Central Area and beyond, and to all seeking a diverse, fun, challenging environment in which to learn and train. CAAT was founded in 1982 and was originally known as the Central Area Swim Team (CAST).
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