Jan 30, 2019
Position Description: The Head Senior Coach reports directly to the Head Coach. The position requires the coach to direct the senior program within program guidelines, perform typical administrative duties, hold regular office hours, engage in recruiting, and provide an overall positive image and role model for the team and sport of swimming.
Specific job duties include:
Coaching:
Develop season plans and day to day workouts for the senior program
Design and direct an age-appropriate dryland program for the senior athletes
Attend all swim meets with Senior swimmers or meets assigned by the Head Coach
Provide positive, constructive, and consistent coaching and feedback to athletes and parents
In conjunction with the Head Coach, record and share all training materials & sets on an agreed-upon platform (practices, test sets, dryland, etc.)
Administrative
Assume responsibility for posting and distributing meet information on the team website. This includes the entire entry process: posting, setting deadlines, meet entries, and downloading results.
Meet weekly with the Head Coach
Contribute to regular postings on CA’s blog, highlighting accomplishments, deadlines, special events, etc.
Meet with swimmers on a regular basis to establish goals, reinforce team culture, and resolve issues
Participate in regular parent meetings and education programs
Attend monthly board meetings as required by Board of Directors or Head Coach
Assist with team hosted events as assigned by head coach
Return emails/phone calls within 24 hours
Professionalism
Keep good personal hygiene and dress in attire appropriate for professional coaching
Always address swimmers, coaches, and parents with respect
Arrive on time for all training sessions and early for all meet warm-ups
Be willing to stay after practice to answer questions and provide feedback
Ideal Candidate: Carolina Aquatics is looking for a dynamic knowledgeable coach to lead our senior program. This coach will work collaboratively with the Head Coach to design and implement a senior program that is consistent with the team’s goals and vision. CA is looking for a coach with ASCA level III (or higher) certification, or equivalent experience. The coach will have experience consistently coaching swimmers to the Sectional and/or Junior National Level. Carolina Aquatics is in a growth phase, and the ideal senior coach will have the experience, leadership skills, professionalism, and work ethic to contribute to all phases of CA’s operation.
Compensation: This is a salaried position.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
A health insurance stipend will be included
Incentive pay may include bonuses for membership levels, team performance, and individual athlete accomplishment
All travel and team related costs will be reimbursed with proper documentation
Educational opportunities will be available with specific approval of the Head Coach & Board of Directors
Additional income may be available through additional programs
CA maintains a good relationship with local colleges and universities. Exposure to these programs may be available through volunteer positions.
Applications
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Head Coach, Logan Simpson at logantylersimpson@gmail.com
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Carolina Aquatics Swim Club
Columbia, SC, USA
Full time