JOB DESCRIPTION
Boston based Commonwealth Swimming, “The Current”, is in search of a full time Head Age Group Coach and part time Assistant Coaches.
The Head Age Group Coach position is full time with benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Working alongside the Head Coach in determining training plan for all 12 & Under training groups.
- Coordinating training methodologies, drills and practice group goals with lead group coaches for our 12 & Under groups. A primary focus on technique, skill development and long term athlete development is a must.
- Leading our RipTide group (10-12 years old). The head age group coach will also work with the Senior, National and High Performance regularly.
- Attending all designated weekend meets as scheduled.
- General administrative duties such as online calendar maintenance, meet entries and website content creation.
- Excellent organizational skills are a MUST.
- Maintain regular office hours.
The ideal candidate has at least 3+ years of USA Swimming coaching experience and is in good standing with USA Swimming. You must have a passion for the sport, learning, long term athletic and youth leadership development. ASCA Level 3 and working knowledge of TeamUnify and Meet Manager are both great pluses. Excellent communication and organizational skills are vital for success in this position.
Compensation
Head Age Group Salary commensurate with experience.
Paid Vacation: One week in Spring, two weeks in August (placement dependent on meet schedule), Five Days of your choice in the calendar year, 3 Personal Days.
Part Time Assistant Coach positions are paid hourly.
Responsibilities include:
- Working alongside the Group Lead coaches in administering training sessions for all various practice groups.
- Communicating technical feedback in an age and developmentally appropriate form, assist athletes in making training and technical adjustments in alignment with their goals.
- A primary focus on technique, skill development and long term athlete development is a must.
- Attend all designated meet/meet sessions.
- The ideal candidate has at least 2+ years of USA Swimming coaching experience and is in good standing with USA Swimming.
- You must have a passion for the sport, learning, long term athletic and youth leadership development.
- ASCA Certification and a working knowledge of TeamUnify and Meet Manager are pluses.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills are vital for success in this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Email Cover Letter and Resume to Head Coach Chris at [email protected]
About Commonwealth Swimming
We are committed to developing the highest level of athletic performance, integrity and citizenship within the team and individual through hard-work, commitment and leadership development. Each community member plays an integral role in the creation and cultivation of a culture of excellence where fulfilling our highest potential becomes possible. These tenets are embraced by all coaches, athletes and parents as the foundation for personal and community growth in and out of the pool.
Commonwealth Swimming is founded on the dual beliefs that in order to maximize long term athletic development 1) young athletes must be developed as a whole person and 2) training groups must provide systematic progression of increased expectation and involvement. Within this framework the Commonwealth coaches work to instill the foundations of a love for the water and swimming; the value of citizenship and teamwork; a love for the Commonwealth Current and Commonwealth teammates; and strong technical skill acquisition. As swimmers develop emotionally and physically, the workloads they experience in and out of the water must increase in order to maximize future growth. This increase in physical demands as well as demands on their time outside of the pool will most often lead to psychological growth necessary for managing difficult and challenging experiences in the pool and in life. Through these tribulations, athletes learn the importance of relying on coaches, teammates, family and themselves to manage trying situations.
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