Jun 21, 2023
Head Swim Coach
- Glacier Aquatics Club
- Kalispell, MT, USA
Part time
Head Coach
Job Description
Glacier Aquatic Club Head Coach Job Description
Club: Kalispell Aquatic Team (KATS), dba Glacier Aquatic Club (GAC) is a nonprofit,
parent board managed, community-based swim club. The club swims at two pools,
one located in Kalispell, MT, at Logan Health Fitness Center and the other in Whitefish,
MT, at The Wave. We practice year-round and participate in USA Swimming short
and long course competitions. GAC is open to swimmers of all ages and ability levels,
and athletes are encouraged to make swimming a consistent part of a healthy lifestyle.
We rely on strong family participation, and team parents are expected to volunteer
for club duties and provide positive support to swimmers and coaches.GAC has been operating in the Flathead Valley of Montana for more than 25 years.
Club: Kalispell Aquatic Team (KATS), dba Glacier Aquatic Club (GAC) is a nonprofit,
parent board managed, community-based swim club. The club swims at two pools,
one located in Kalispell, MT, at Logan Health Fitness Center and the other in Whitefish,
MT, at The Wave. We practice year-round and participate in USA Swimming short
and long course competitions. GAC is open to swimmers of all ages and ability levels,
and athletes are encouraged to make swimming a consistent part of a healthy lifestyle.
We rely on strong family participation, and team parents are expected to volunteer
for club duties and provide positive support to swimmers and coaches.GAC has been operating in the Flathead Valley of Montana for more than 25 years.
Glacier Aquatic Club’s Mission is to develop and promote competitive swimming for all ages and
abilities. We aim to have a unique effect on encouraging a lifestyle of health and
fitness by developing athletes with high self-esteem, respect, and sportsmanship that
may better serve our sport, our community of the Flathead Valley, and the State of
Montana. We encourage swimmers to set challenging goals for themselves and for the
team and to see themselves as accountable for reaching those goals.
abilities. We aim to have a unique effect on encouraging a lifestyle of health and
fitness by developing athletes with high self-esteem, respect, and sportsmanship that
may better serve our sport, our community of the Flathead Valley, and the State of
Montana. We encourage swimmers to set challenging goals for themselves and for the
team and to see themselves as accountable for reaching those goals.
Position:
GAC is currently seeking one qualified applicant to serve as the Head
Coach. GAC is an age group program with Bronze, Silver, and Gold/Senior groups.
Bronze and Silver groups are primarily athletes ages 12 and younger. The
Gold/Senior group is comprised of primarily athletes ages 12-18. The Head Coach
will be primarily working with the Bronze and Gold/Senior groups.
Coach. GAC is an age group program with Bronze, Silver, and Gold/Senior groups.
Bronze and Silver groups are primarily athletes ages 12 and younger. The
Gold/Senior group is comprised of primarily athletes ages 12-18. The Head Coach
will be primarily working with the Bronze and Gold/Senior groups.
Responsibilities:
The Head Coach is responsible for leading, coaching, and overall
program management of GAC in a manner consistent with the Board’s direction and
agreed-on Club philosophy. This position requires a minimum of 15 hours per week
pool time, both seasonal morning and year-round evening practices, and an
additional 5-10 hours per week of administrative time.
1. Always conduct a professional manner and abide by the rules of USA
Swimming and facilities where the team is involved.
2. Hold and maintain all certifications required for coaching credentials under
USA Swimming coaching rules and regulations.
3. Coordinate GAC’s competitive swim program to include participation and
coordination in membership, attendance, and other administrative activities
as outlined in coaching agreement.
4. Plan and schedule GAC’s swim practices and meets for the year subject to the
approval of the Board.
5. Coordinate and support a dry land program.
6. Assist in GAC fundraising, marketing, recruiting, team activities, and
community events to promote GAC’s swim program.
7. Schedule and run an annual Splash camp which includes coordinating pool
schedules, staffing, marketing, and registration.
8. Supervise, train, and work closely with the assistant and junior coaches of
GAC. Participate in annual coaching evaluations.
9. Organize and conduct coache’s meetings and communications.
10. Send regular communications to team regarding updates, swim meets,
practice times, and team events.
program management of GAC in a manner consistent with the Board’s direction and
agreed-on Club philosophy. This position requires a minimum of 15 hours per week
pool time, both seasonal morning and year-round evening practices, and an
additional 5-10 hours per week of administrative time.
1. Always conduct a professional manner and abide by the rules of USA
Swimming and facilities where the team is involved.
2. Hold and maintain all certifications required for coaching credentials under
USA Swimming coaching rules and regulations.
3. Coordinate GAC’s competitive swim program to include participation and
coordination in membership, attendance, and other administrative activities
as outlined in coaching agreement.
4. Plan and schedule GAC’s swim practices and meets for the year subject to the
approval of the Board.
5. Coordinate and support a dry land program.
6. Assist in GAC fundraising, marketing, recruiting, team activities, and
community events to promote GAC’s swim program.
7. Schedule and run an annual Splash camp which includes coordinating pool
schedules, staffing, marketing, and registration.
8. Supervise, train, and work closely with the assistant and junior coaches of
GAC. Participate in annual coaching evaluations.
9. Organize and conduct coache’s meetings and communications.
10. Send regular communications to team regarding updates, swim meets,
practice times, and team events.
11. Coordinate administration of entries for swim meets. Work with the meet
committee on organizing and running home swim meets.
12. Attend GAC’s Board meetings, Montana Swimming Inc. meetings, and USA
Swimming meetings as appropriate.
13. Act as a liaison between GAC and training facilities; Logan Health Fitness
Center and The Wave.
14. Recognize that GAC welcomes swimmers of all levels and works to help bring
them to their fullest potential.
15. Help each swimmer develop short and long-range goals and motivate them
to reach their goals.
16. Attend swim meets approved by the Board or assign an assistant coach to
attend approved swim meets. Must be able to travel to away meets.
17. Identify continuing education opportunities and apply to Board for funding.
18. Grow relationship with local High Schools and other Montana LSCs.
committee on organizing and running home swim meets.
12. Attend GAC’s Board meetings, Montana Swimming Inc. meetings, and USA
Swimming meetings as appropriate.
13. Act as a liaison between GAC and training facilities; Logan Health Fitness
Center and The Wave.
14. Recognize that GAC welcomes swimmers of all levels and works to help bring
them to their fullest potential.
15. Help each swimmer develop short and long-range goals and motivate them
to reach their goals.
16. Attend swim meets approved by the Board or assign an assistant coach to
attend approved swim meets. Must be able to travel to away meets.
17. Identify continuing education opportunities and apply to Board for funding.
18. Grow relationship with local High Schools and other Montana LSCs.
Qualifications:
● Must be able to obtain and maintain a USA Swimming Coaches Membership
and their requirements to include Safety Training for Swim Coaches,
CPR/AED, Safe Sport, and concussion certifications.
● Must be able to pass a pre-employment and periodic background checks as
required by USA Swimming and Safe Sport.
● Must be able to obtain ASCA Level 2 certification or above.
● Excellent written and oral communication skills.
● A college degree and previous competitive swimming and/or coaching
experience are preferred, but not required.
● Must be able to obtain and maintain a USA Swimming Coaches Membership
and their requirements to include Safety Training for Swim Coaches,
CPR/AED, Safe Sport, and concussion certifications.
● Must be able to pass a pre-employment and periodic background checks as
required by USA Swimming and Safe Sport.
● Must be able to obtain ASCA Level 2 certification or above.
● Excellent written and oral communication skills.
● A college degree and previous competitive swimming and/or coaching
experience are preferred, but not required.
Compensation:
Pay will be based on experience and qualifications with salary range
of $28k - $33k.
of $28k - $33k.
Coaches will be compensated for traveling to meets. Professional
(certification) costs and continuing education (certifications, clinics, etc.) may be
compensated with board approval. All GAC coaches are strongly encouraged to
continue their professional development.
(certification) costs and continuing education (certifications, clinics, etc.) may be
compensated with board approval. All GAC coaches are strongly encouraged to
continue their professional development.
Applicants:
Please submit a resume with references and a cover letter to:
GAC Board at Katsboard@gmail.com
GAC Board at Katsboard@gmail.com
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Glacier Aquatics Club
Kalispell Aquatic Team (KATS), dba Glacier Aquatic Club (GAC) is a nonprofit,
parent board managed, community-based swim club. The club swims at two pools,
one located in Kalispell, MT, at Logan Health Fitness Center and the other in Whitefish,
MT, at The Wave. We practice year-round and participate in USA Swimming short
and long course competitions. GAC is open to swimmers of all ages and ability levels,
and athletes are encouraged to make swimming a consistent part of a healthy lifestyle.We rely on strong family participation, and team parents are expected to volunteer
for club duties and provide positive support to swimmers and coaches. GAC has been
operating in the Flathead Valley of Montana for more than 25 years. Glacier Aquatic
Club’s Mission is to develop and promote competitive swimming for all ages and
abilities. We aim to have a unique effect on encouraging a lifestyle of health and
fitness by developing athletes with high self-esteem, respect, and sportsmanship that
may better serve our sport, our community of the Flathead Valley, and the State of
Montana. We encourage swimmers to set challenging goals for themselves and for the
team and to see themselves as accountable for reaching those goals.