Head Coach (Contract - Year Round)

The Wiregrass Aquatics Club is seeking a Head Coach to develop and implement a year-long competitive swim training program for Wiregrass Aquatics Club swimmers. The team is a non-profit club operating on Fort Rucker, AL in MWR facilities, serving primarily young swimmers, ages 7-14 that are new to competitive swimming.  This is an independent contract position for approximately 10-15 hours per week, plus meet attendance approximately three times per season.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Plan and execute team training program and practices based on age and skill level, and swimmer evaluations for new members and swimmer advancements

2. Select appropriate meets for team attendance, manage meet entries and provide on-deck coaching during meets

3. Communicate with the Board and Team Parents as needed regarding swimmer progress, team needs and misc issues related to attendance, billing, membership etc.

Requirements:

1. Acquire and maintain USA Swimming Coaching requirements
2. Prior competitive swimming experience or prior swim training/coaching experience
3. Enthusiasm for introducing young swimmers to competitive swimming
4. Eligible to work in the U.S. Visa sponsorship is not available.