Exciting employment opportunity in Craig Alaska!
The Craig Waverunner Swim Club is in search of a new Head Swim Coach. The Waverunners are a parent owned and operated USA Swimming Club. The position is hired through the City of Craig, Alaska and the job position includes being the Head Swim Coach, Lifeguard and Swim Lesson Instructor at the Craig Aquatic Center.
The City of Craig offers competitive wages and a very good benefit package, including health insurance. In addition to the City of Craig hourly wage, the Waverunners pay a $500.00 monthly stipend. The Craig High School and a small local Masters team may be looking for coaches and can be combined with this position for additional compensation. We understand that relocating is costly and the swim club will reimburse up to $1000.00 for moving costs. Half will be paid upon arrival and the additional payment will be given after six months of employment.
The Waverunners are a small club with approximately 45 swimmers. We attend 6-8 swim meets per year which offers exciting travel opportunities throughout the state. The Head Coach travels with the team via jet boat, ferry and float plane. All coach travel is paid for by the team.
Craig Alaska is located on Prince of Wales Island in southeast Alaska. Prince of Wales is an incredibly beautiful place with a multitude of outdoor recreation possibilities, including: boating, fishing, kayaking, wildlife viewing, hiking, camping and hunting. For additional information about Prince of Wales, please visit our Chamber of Commerce website http://www.princeofwalescoc.org
For inquiries, contact:
Annelle Maygren
CWSC President
P.O. Box 877
Craig, AK 99921
Phone: 907-401-3336
Email: craigwaverunners@gmail.com
Craig Waverunner Swim Club is a USA swimming organized and parent operated swim club located on Prince of Wales Island in southeast Alaska. Since 1997 CWSC has been to only swim club on the island. During the 2019-2020 season the roster consisted of 45 swimmers and three coaches; Head Coach and two volunteer assistant coaches. CWSC is committed to inspiring athletes to achieve their maximum potential both in and out of the pool by providing a positive team environment. We are an inclusive team and have maintained low swimmer dues through the Dues Reduction program for the last 5 years. We hold a Level 1 USA Swimming Club Excellence status and are committed to operating within the rules and recommendations of USA swimming.