The Columbus Aquatic Club Hurricanes Swim Team is seeking energetic, motivated, and highly skilled applicants for a full-time, year-round, salaried Head Swim Coach position. HURR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization overseen by a member elected Board of Directors that has approximately 165 swimmers ranging from 5 to 18 years old and representing ability levels from beginner to the highest levels of USA Swimming. The Columbus Aquatic Club is committed to teaching and developing participants in the sport of competitive swimming. We believe swimming is a medium through which teamwork, leadership, responsibility, self-discipline, determination, and sportsmanship are instilled into the character of our members. Our mission is to develop the leaders of tomorrow through competitive swimming.
Responsibilities Include:
Provide training appropriate for swim club members to include but not limited to the following:
- Develop season and practice goals for all training groups (Categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Senior, Masters, and Pre-Competitive) to meet the program’s goals.
- Develop season training plans for stroke technique progression and dryland progression, as appropriate, for all levels and effectively communicate to swimmers and coaches.
- Coach specific training groups on a daily basis and other groups on a temporary basis as may be required to maintain the continuity of the training groups.
- Establish a culture that fosters team values and provides a stable, professional, and positive environment for all members and staff.
Provide supervision and direction of coaching duties to include but not limited to the following:
- Supervise staff and oversee the training of new coaches. Assign coaches to training groups and ensure adequate coverage is provided for each practice session.
- Recruit, supervise, and mentor Assistant Coaches to ensure a reliable, cohesive, and positive environment with an emphasis on teamwork and personal growth. Ensure appropriate coach coverage for practice sessions.
- Determine coach coverage at meets – attend majority of meets personally.
- Communicate between coaches, athletes, and parents regarding training and competition.
- Provide a training environment that is compliant with all applicable Club, Georgia Swimming, Inc (GASI), and USA Swimming regulations, including current Safe Sport policies.
- Promote and model sportsmanship including mutual respect in the Coach-Swimmer, Coach-Parent, and Coach-Official relationships.
Provide leadership and oversight of administrative duties to include but not limited to the following:
- Be the face of the team build positive and productive relationships with facility managers, local community leaders, team member parents/guardians, and the team members themselves.
- Serve as liaison with the pool management and staff to determine availability and schedule pool use.
- Provide effective and timely communication in a timely manner to maintain the trust and confidence of the team membership.
- Direct marketing efforts to recruit new athletes at all ages and competition levels.
- Prepare and present monthly Coach’s Report at Board Meetings; attend all team Board meetings and GASI House of Delegates (HOD) meetings.
- Manage the meet calendar, entries, and results. Recruit visiting swim teams for home meets. Oversee registration of home and away meets.
- In coordination with the Board of Directors, oversee the planning of home meets, team travel, team fundraising, and team social functions.
- Recruit volunteers to assist as officials, timers, and others as necessary to assist with meets and team functions.
Qualifications:
- Preferred minimum of 5 years of coaching experience in a competitive swim environment.
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree and ASCA Level 3 or higher.
- Extensive experience as a member of a competitive swim team will be highly valued.
- Experience in developing swimmers from entry level swimmers to Junior National and/or elite levels.
- Experience with implementing dryland training programs for swimmers.
- Ability to work well with and effectively communicate with swimmers, parents, and staff.
- Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Hy-Tek and Team Unify; Basic financial skill set including but not limited to P&L statements and budget process.
- Enthusiasm for continuing coaching education
- Maintain all swim coaching certifications required by, and remain in good standing with, USA Swimming and Georgia Swimming, Inc, including being current on all background checks.
- Must have the legal right to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship will not be provided.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary is commensurate with coaching experience ranging from $50,000 – $65,000 per year
- Benefits include paid time off, annual stipend for health insurance, and technology stipend.
- Reimbursement or payment for meet expenses, travel, professional dues, certification costs, and other educational classes with Board approval.
To apply, please submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- 2 Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Submit all application information to admin@swimhurricanes.com