Assistant Coach Rockfish Swimming

Rockfish Swimming in Leonardtown, MD is looking for assistant coaches for our competitive swim team!  Rockfish has swimmers of a wide range of abilities from the ages of 7-18.  We have a variety of practice schedules to accommodate our 4 training groups. Rockfish is a growing team with awesome swimmers and families! 

 Assistant coach job duties include but are not limited to:

• Report directly to the Head Coach
• Responsible for coaching the assigned age group and ability level. 
• Responsible for planning training and swimmer development for the assigned group.
• Oversee seasonal progression of athletes, set goals with swimmers, monitor phases of development with individual swimmers
• Establishes an environment that fosters positive team attitudes, encourages self-discipline, sportsmanship, and responsibility
• Encourage meet and practice attendance
• Submit meet entries for swimmers in a timely manner
• Prompt attendance at all scheduled practices and swim meets
• Attend swim meets as requested by the Head Coach and be responsible for coaching all
• Rockfish swimmers participating at the meet regardless of age group
• Work with the Head Coach to grow membership
• Has authority to discipline swimmers in accordance with the team Discipline Policy

 Communication:

• Maintain professional relationships with the Head Coach and coaching staff
• Communicate with Head Coach regularly
• Communicate regularly and appropriately with swim families in assigned group regarding upcoming swim meets, schedule changes and swimmer accomplishments via email and on the Rockfish Social Media sites
• As needed and within reason make yourself available before and after practice to discuss swimmer progress with swimmers and/or parents

Administration

• Adhere to and enforce team policies and procedures with general membership and coaching staff
• Actively support in marketing and fundraising efforts
• Communicate budget needs for the fiscal year to the Head Coach
• Keep track of coaching hours (practice and meets) and submit them by deadline
• Provide timely reimbursement receipts associated with travel, lodging, and professional expenses incurred on behalf of the organization

 Work Hours:

The Assistant Coach position is required to be present at evening practices and attendance at some weekend meets (as assigned by head coach). Hours range from 2-20 per week dependent on the the group you are assigned coached.

Salary/Compensation:

Salary Starts at $20.00 per hour. Rate may be increased based on candidate's experience. Swim meets are $100/session stipend (not hourly rate).