Head Coach - Tsunami Swimming Fredericksburg, VA

Tsunami Swimming, located in Fredericksburg, VA, is searching for a head coach to lead its USA Swimming competitive team and support its various programs.

Our ideal candidate is energetic, knowledgeable, supportive, and enthusiastic about the sport.  The Tsunami Swimming program is comprised of approximately 80 team swimmers, 10 staff (coaches and instructors), and 250 program participants. It is expected that the head coach will work with swimmers at all levels. The candidate will be equally interested in swimmers’ performance as well as character growth and development, and will actively support the growth of the team. The head coach is required to be on deck during practice times (morning and evenings, as well as Sundays) averaging 2.5 - 5 hours per day, 6 days a week and present at swim meets (hours vary based on the meet).

Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Team and program instruction/development:

• Recruit and retain swimmers at all levels according to USA Swimming guidelines and best practices

• Develop swimmers at all levels according to USA Swimming guidelines and best practices, including providing goal setting sessions, resources for nutrition, and appropriate dry land programs

• Create a season plan for all groups and write and conduct workouts for the competitive team

• Manage and develop coaching staff/instructors to ensure optimal development of both coaches/instructors and swimmers 

• Create workouts for the Masters program and Swim & Stay Fit program as needed

• Supervise coaches/instructors in the Learn to Swim, Swim & Stay Fit, HS Warm-Up, and RSL Stroke Clinic programs

• Coach participants of Learn to Swim and Swim & Stay Fit program as needed

• Participate in team events such as parent meetings and social gatherings

Administrative tasks:

• Establish and maintain communication with swimmers and parents (within the guidelines of USA Swimming and SafeSport)

• Create the team practice schedule and meet schedule with the advice and assistance of board members and staff; The practice schedule is set during the previous season and is dependent upon pool availability. The meet schedule is more flexible, but should include 1 - 3 meets per month and include local, regional, VSI, and other USA Swimming sanctioned swim competitions.

• Assist club administrators, team accountant, and/or volunteers with regards to financial aspects of the program, including annual budget and reporting, accounting, fundraising, payroll, and maintaining financial records

• Attend board meetings and provide reports to the Board on team numbers, team performance, staffing, and recruitment

• Serve as a liaison with the practice facility management to ensure that the pool quality is within USA Swimming standards and the environment is safe and clean

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience coaching swimmers of all ages with a minimum of 5 years of USA Swimming head coach experience preferred

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills; an outgoing personality is a plus

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with parents to encourage the swimmer’s development

• Experience and/or a willingness to learn the team management software platform

• Availability to work scheduled practice times 

• Current USA Swimming Coaching Certifications and be in good standing with USA Swimming and VA Swimming, or be able to attain certifications prior to start of employment

• Pass a pre-employment screening and background check 

Salary, Benefits, and Compensation:

• Salary starting at $50,000 commensurate with experience 

• Annual cost of living increase, as determined by the Board

• Bonus for recruitment of new team members and/or successful fundraiser as stated in employee contract

• Swim meet and other required travel expenses are covered by the team

• USA Swimming certification and registration renewals are covered by the team

• Health insurance benefits available through USA Swimming in partnership with the US Equestrian Foundation.

Resumes will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. U.S. candidates only, we cannot provide a work visa.