5 Associate Head Coach jobs

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision of the Aquatic Supervisor, Head Swim Coach, and following the goals and mission statement of Das Rec and New Braunfels Parks and Recreation, The Assistant Swim Coach is responsible for managing and leading the USA swim program.   PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Promote a safe team-oriented environment and a spirit of competitiveness. Assist in planning and running practices for each age group. Maintain control and safety of swimmers by following proper precautions and regulations. Provide stroke technique instruction for all levels of swimmers. Organize dryland workouts. Build relationships with participants and parents. Communicate effectively with Das Rec management. Assist in preparing meet lineups. Knowledge of event programming and coordinating (Hy-Tek experience preferred). Works cohesively with head coach and aquatic management team. Follow all facility policies. Performs other duties as assigned or required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: High School Diploma. Experience as an assistant coach for a recognized organization for at least 1 year. Required Licenses or Certifications: Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License. USA Swim Coach Certification Valid American Red Cross CPR/AED, First-Aid certification or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of employment. Required Knowledge of: Operational characteristics of a USA swim team. Promotion and enforcing safe practices. Knowledge or facility and team policies. Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, demands and events. Supervising assistant coaches and delegating tasks. Required Skill in: Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with city employees, facility lessees and guests, head swim coach and other coaches, swim team members, event sponsors and vendors, and the general public. Effective, clear and concise communication, both verbally and in writing. Physical Demands/ Work Environment: Work is performed in an indoor environment, with potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, wet surfaces, pool maintenance equipment, infectious diseases and blood borne pathogens; is subject to sitting, standing, bending and reaching for extended periods of time; and must be able to safely pull, push, lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Must be able to work flexible work schedule and irregular hours including weekdays, weekends, holidays and evenings. May be required to work immediately before, during or after an emergency disaster.

Speedo Swim Squads is the premiere swimming academy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is looking for highly energetic passionate development coaches and swim teachers that can support both our learn to swim, early training, and competition squads. This is a special opportunity for coaches and swim teachers to learn and grow from a world-class coaching team lead by the current National Coach of the French Jr Team and the former National Coach of the Spanish Jr Team.  You will work alongside staff of highly qualified swim professionals from all around the world!  The position is full time with a 2-year contract, which is renewable. Seasonal hire will be considered for the right candidate (now till end of June 2019) General: Demonstrates and enthusiastically supports the Academy's mission and values Performs in a manner that reflects positively on Speedo Swim Squads Builds deep relationships with students, families, and staff to foster a culture of inclusion USA Swimming Coach Certification & ASCA level 2+  A valid driving license, convertible to international Job Description:  Do everything necessary to develop a high-performance squad and swim program, which includes: Lead coaching groups across our early training and development squads program.  Deliver pool and dry land coaching and instruction in accordance with performance pathways. Planning and delivery of sessions for competition and school swim curriculums .  Support all gala management activities including preparation of entries and attending competitions. Support teaching instruction for the learn to swim and early training programs as and when required.  Identify and recruit talent for the Speedo Swim Squads academy and squads program.  Process club enquiries, bookings, and payments. Any and all required duties to strengthening the academy and squads programs. Above all, we seek highly energetic and passionate coaches who understand hard work and have great personal character! The total package including salary and allowances will vary depending on candidate profile and experience. The job also includes 30 days paid vacation, paid return air ticket to home country annually, health insurance, and a chance for a swim career in Dubai, one of the most dynamic cities in the world!

Smoky Mountain Aquatic Club is a year-round Swim Team that competes out of three locations in Asheville, NC, Swannanoa, NC and in Waynesville, NC.  JOB DESCRIPTION:  The Smoky Mountain Aquatic Club Head Site Coach must be motivated, energetic, and eager to learn, with a clear passion for teaching and working with children. The Head Site coach will be working with athletes ages 4-18 with abilities ranging from the novice to Junior National Level athletes across two locations.  As the team is growing, this position has a potential to become full time.  The Head Site Coach's primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following duties and tasks: To maintain a safe pool environment during practices and meets. The Assistant Coach will always use best practices when running workouts in water and on deck. Safety is the most important part of being Head Site Coach at Smoky Mountain Aquatic Clu. The Assistant Coach is responsible for maintaining a culture centered around American Red Cross Water Safety and USA Swimming’s Safe Sport. To provide instruction on stroke technique with an eye for improving the skills of individuals and the team. The Smoky Mountain Aquatic Club Head Site Coach will work with the Head Coach to design and implement seasonal plans for athletes, including designing practices and dryland sessions. The Head Site Coach will provide constructive feedback to swimmers. The coach’s role is to be a model for positivity, to be an effective problem solver, and understand how/when to use various teaching styles. To attend all required Smoky Mountain Aquatic Club practices, swim meets, and meetings while modeling the proper dress, language, demeanor, and sportsmanship for athletes. The SMAC Head Site coach will attend no more than 6 practices per week. The SMAC Head Site coach will attend weekly staff meetings to go over the day to day operations, administration, and team related items.   The SMAC Head Site coach attends competitions 1 to 2 times per month, with travel lodging and expenses covered by the team. The Smoky Mountain Aquatic Club Head Site Coach will be expected to interact effectively with parents. The Head Site Coach understands the objectives of Western Carolina Aquatic Group and adheres to coaching policies outlined in the Coaches’ Handbook. The Head Site Coach will follow all rules and regulations of their  QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 3 years of coaching experience. (Required) Ability to possess or maintain all required USA Swimming coach requirements. (Required) ASCA Level 2 Certified or higher. (Preferred) Demonstrated success of swimmers by performance. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred Technical skills: Experience with the TeamUnify platform, Hy-Tek Software, and Google Drive. Drivers license and automobile required for travel. COMPENSATION Primary Location:  Swannanoa, NC at Warren Wilson College.  Secondary Location:  Asheville, NC  Schedule : Part-time, with the possibility of becoming a full time, salaried position in the very near future.  Hours include evenings and weekends. 25 Hours per week.  Salary : Commensurate with experience, with incentive bonuses possible. Travel : Automobile and driver’s license required. Start Date:  ASAP     OTHER EXPECTATIONS Ability to swim the competitive strokes, teach strokes, and have fun doing so. Provide effective feedback that gives competitive swimmers the opportunity to master technique, stroke mechanics, and skills.  Lead daily practices under the direction of the Head Coach. Ability to write and lead workouts. Must attend and support swimmers at meets. Excellent customer service skills, energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to build an effective coach-athlete relationship with members of all ages and backgrounds. Comfortable working with all age groups, including children. Ability to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner, with immediacy. Ability to tolerate loud noises Firmly and tactfully enforce team policies and procedures. Ability to multi-task and be patient. Ability to acknowledge difficult situations and respond accordingly.   Language Ability – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization confidently about expectations, rules, and events. Math Ability:   Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, and enforce ratios for safety.  Ability to apply basic concepts of basic algebra and geometry to help swimmers calculate time percentages, stroke rates, race pace intervals, in order to help improve swimmers working knowledge and needed changes to achieve time standards. Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Treat all swimmers, families, and guests of SMAC with the utmost care and respect, always presenting themselves to the SMAC employee standard. Physical Demands:   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle objects, coaching tools, or equipment; reach with hands and arms; ability to climb ladders.  The employee is also required to swim; demonstrate proper strokes, turns, starts; assist swimmers if in distress, or be a part of coaches relay for meets. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  There are outdoor and indoor pools, pool decks that are sometimes slippery. The work is performed in an athletic club environment, but not limited to outdoor pools, or lakes. The noise level is usually moderate to high at swim meets and practice.   HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and references to Scott Simmons at   ssswimming@outlook.com   and Charlie McCanless at   coachmccanless@gmail.com. CONTACT INFORMATION phone: 704-737-2333

Central Iowa Aquatics (CIA) is a Bronze Medal club with Level 3 USA Swimming club recognition.  We are located in Des Moines, Iowa and typically have 150 to 200 year-round registered swimmers.  We are the top team in the Iowa LSC (ISI). CIA has produced several Senior National qualifiers and finalists, Junior National qualifiers and finalists. Each year we send a large team to Futures, Sectionals, and Zones. This past season there were many top ten nationally ranked swimmer. CIA is a non-profit, board supported swim program.  We are searching for an energetic head coach to develop our swimmers, continue our success at the LSC level and increase our regional and national presence. ( www.centraliowaaquatics.org ) About the Position/Responsibilities: The selected applicant will be responsible for all aspects of operating a year-round competitive swim program. Duties will 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. Organize and oversee CIA summer/winter seasonal swim programs. Be a positive role model, maintain high ethical and moral standards, and adhere to USA Swimming CoachCoach’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 the workout group for each athlete and update group requirements/progression as needed. Oversee all facility use agreements. Assist in marketing the swim team and act as media liaison. Assist and support all fundraising activities. Attend Iowa LSC meetings. Provide a monthly report and attend Board of Directors meeting. Hold periodic parent meetings to educate and inform parents. Mental Requirements, Attitude, and Approach: Must possess a vision for Central Iowa Aquatics and the ability to maintain and communicate that vision through all swim levels. Excellent written and verbal communications as well as demonstrated ability in fostering teamwork Strong interpersonal and communications skills to deal effectively with all levels of employees, club members, athletes, parents, Board members and outside personnel Acts as a role model for swimmers with a positive, proactive manner which inspires and support the athletes Up-to-date on latest coaching techniques through research and/or continuing education through USA Swimming or ASCA Strong understanding of the overall balance of training for distance and sprint, taper techniques, both in water and dry-land, for all age groups and strength/conditioning work throughout the entire program Ability to develop and implement a cohesive vision and coaching philosophy throughout the program, building swimmers from novice through senior levels Encouraging athletes to strive for their personal best Prospective employees must be a USA-Swimming registered swim coach and able to pass the USA-Swimming background check and USA-Swimming Athlete Protection Program. ASCA Certified Level 4 or above preferred Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.