2 jobs found in fremont

   The Fremont Area Swim Team (FAST) is a dual-affiliated competitive YMCA/USA swim team located in Fremont, Nebraska.  The team swims under the Midwestern Swimming LSC.  FAST attracts swimmers locally and many surrounding communities.  FAST is currently seeking a self-starter, well-organized, energetic Head Coach with a great understanding of swimmer development and stroke technique with a strong work ethic, moral values and is a team player.  As FAST Head Coach you will manage 2-3 assistant coaches.  FAST Head Coach will possess the ability to coach beginner competitive swimmers to the elite high school swimmer.   FAST is a rapidly growing 5-year old team with presently 65 registered swimmers.  In February 2018, The Fremont Family YMCA finished construction of a state-of-the-art Aquatics Center and is the home pool for FAST!  The Myrtha pool is configured by 12-25 yards lanes by 6-50 meters and fully equipped with a Colorado timing system, 24 touch pads, and scoreboard.    FAST has had several Sectional Qualifiers, and a Futures qualifier.  FAST competes in two Championship meets every winter, the YMCA State meet and the USA Midwestern Championships.  We compete in Long Course during summer months and attend the USA Midwestern Championships in July.  FAST is also a member of the Northeast Husker Summer Rec-League.  Meets are held in surrounding communities with a culminating championship meet.  FAST hosts one short course meet and one long course meet each season.  The head coach is instrumental in assisting with organization/set-up of all Dillon Family Aquatics Center hosted meets. Requirements: Lifeguard and CPR/First-aid certified (Red Cross) USA Swimming Coach Certification (Completed background check, Safe Sport Policy, etc.) YMCA Coach Certified (Can be completed prior to short course season if needed.) Minimum of 3 years of coaching experience A working knowledge of Team Manager, Meet Manager, and Team Unify with excellent communication, organizational and general computer skills if required. Applicant must have a college degree.   Salary and benefits will commensurate with experience and job responsibilities.  The right candidate will also be involved with management duties with the Dillon Family Aquatics Center.  Flexible schedule.   We offer opportunities for coach growth and development and travel to meets.   Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contract information for three (3) references to Dian Christensen Hillis, Aquatics Director, dianc@fremontfamilyymca.org , 402-720-1334.  The opening is expected to be filled by the middle of August 2019, but could be filled earlier or later to accommodate the right candidate(s).       

Midland University, a private, Christian, liberal arts university in Fremont, Nebraska (just outside of metro Omaha), is seeking a Swimming Graduate Assistant.  This position will be offered within our graduate assistant structure, requiring admission to the University's Master of Education, Master of Science Adult and Organizational Learning or Master of Business Administration programs.  In addition to the academic responsibilities, the candidate will be responsible for contributing to various aspects of the swimming program, including assistant coaching, program administration, practice preparation, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach.  The person who holds this position will receive tuition remission from the University and potentially a campus meal plan, free campus housing and monthly stipend.  The level of tuition remission, meal plan, housing and stipend are dependent on degree pursued.     Job responsibilities include: Recruiting and retaining students for the swimming program Conducting coaching and instruction activities during training, practice and competition Creating and implementing swimming training programs Coordinating conditioning, practice and competition schedules Assisting with team travel Continuously ensuring personal behavior and program reputation are in alignment with Midland University's mission and core values Other duties as assigned Coach Fremont Area Swim team during the summer season (contingent on FAST's approval) Help driving to away competitions (CDL with passenger and air brake endorsement) Help the continued growth of excellence within a top-20 women's team and a top-10 men's team.   Need to have: Minimum of 4 years of collegiate swimming experience (as a coach or as an athlete) Availability to work flexible schedule including some nights and weekends, as well as travel with sport teams for away contests and recruiting USA Swimming Non-athlete membership Familiarity with Collegiate & USA swimming rules   Strong preference for those with: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field USA Swimming Coaching Certification National level swimming experience Experience recruiting high school and/or college student athletes   Required skills and traits: A positive attitude Strong relationship building skills A self-starter Ability to resolve issues independently Deep understanding of technical and training fundamentals of swimming Ability to talk with prospective athletes and their families via email, SMS, Skype, phone and in person.   Compensation: Tuition Remission in the master's program. Level of remission is dependent on degree pursued Free campus meal plan (15 meals per week) dependent on degree pursued Monthly stipend dependent on degree pursued Potential for free on-campus housing dependent on degree pursued YMCA membership