Swim Job: Solano Aquatic Sea Otters seeks Head Swim Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION

SASO Swim Team (Solano Aquatic Sea Otters) is a year-round competitive USA-Swimming program located in Fairfield, California (located 1/2–way between San Francisco and Sacramento). SASO is a non-profit, board supported swim program.

SASO swims at Solano Community College in an outdoor 50meter x 25 yard pool.

About the Position/Responsibilities

  • The selected applicant will be responsible for all aspects of operating a year-round competitive swim program. A few of the duties include:
  • Directing the organization for the club’s mission and vision.
    Hiring, supervising/educating, and terminating all assistant coaches, and determining assistant coaches’ salaries within the coaching budget.
  • Member of all nominating committees and a voting member of the Board of Directors.
  • Chair the long-range planning committee, as it relates to the team and related activities.
  • Organize and oversee a SASO summer/winter seasonal swim programs.
  • Be a positive role model, maintain high ethical and moral standards, and adhere to USA Swimming’s Coach’s Code of Conduct.
  • Design and oversee seasonal training for all groups.
  • Directly coach the Senior Group.
  • Direct staff meetings as needed.
  • Set workout schedules.
  • Set team meet schedule for all groups, and staff scheduled meets.
  • Oversee team travel arrangements.
  • Determine workout group for each athlete and update group requirements/progression as needed.
  • Maintain team website and Facebook account.
  • Oversee all facility use agreements.
  • Maintain all team records.
  • Assist in marketing the swim team and act as media liaison.
  • Assist and support all fundraising activities.
  • Attend Sierra Nevada LSC meetings.
  • Provide a monthly report and attend Board of Directors meeting.
  • Hold periodic parent meetings to educate and inform parents.
  • Prospective employees must be USA-Swimming registered swim coach and able to pass USA-Swimming background check and USA-Swimming Athlete Protection Program.
  • ASCA Certified Level 4 or above preferred

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, $40,000+ annual

Start date January 1, 2016 (flexible depending on applicant responsibilities)

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants are encouraged to email resume to: [email protected]

About the Team

SASO Swim Team is a medium sized swim team with an average of 100 to 120 swimmers year-round. We offer team members a teaching based program; promoting a positive and fun swimming experience while maintain a healthy balance of stroke refinement and training for competitive success.

Swimming News is courtesy of SASO Swim Team.

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