Head Coach
Humboldt Swim Club
Arcata, CA
Humboldt Swim Club has an opening for a positive, experienced, enthusiastic
head coach for our year-round competitive swim team.
Humboldt Swim Club is a non-profit, board-governed, head-coach led swim
team located in Arcata, CA that practices at the Arcata Community Pool and
the Cal Poly Humboldt University pool.
The mission of Humboldt Swim Club is to provide the youth of our
community with a USA Swimming club and to promote the sport of
swimming in our area. The team currently has 135 members, from 6-18
years old.
Job duties including, but not limited to:
● Lead athlete development and oversee all swimming and dryland
programs.
● Ensure competitive opportunities, including organizing hosted meets.
Attend local and travel meets.
● Serve as the primary coach for all groups.
● Maintain regular communication with athletes, families, board
members, and community stakeholders.
● Manage day-to-day operations of the swim team.
● Supervising current and training new coaches (e.g. in coaching
responsibilities, mentorship, expectations, etc...)
● Developing season training plans for all practice groups and presenting
to membership and board members.
● Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current
with the latest coaching techniques.
● Develop meet attendance schedules and enroll swimmers.
Required qualifications:
● 2+ years of coaching experience with a focus on technique, race
strategy, and age-appropriate training for both developmental and elite
swimmers.
● Strong analytical skills to assess swimmer performance and create
tailored training sessions.
● Current USA Swimming coach member in good standing, with relevant
certifications.
● Competitive swimming experience, preferably at the collegiate level.
● ASCA level 2 or higher.
● Strong leadership skills and a passion for growing a swim team in
Northern California.
● Enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly motivated team player.
● Experience supervising and mentoring a staff of 2 or more age group
coaches
● Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of lead coach and administration
experience.
Additional Information:
● Preferred start date: ASAP. The position will remain open until filled.
● U.S. candidates only. We cannot provide a work visa.
● Direct Supervisor: Board of Directors.
● Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience
($45,000-$66,000/year).
● Health Benefits: Included
● Performance based bonuses (Goals met)
● Work Schedule: Full-time position. The schedule will vary based on
season and business needs.
● This position description is not all-inclusive and may include other
duties as assigned.
Humboldt Swim Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOW TO APPLY
If interested, please submit:
Resume, including relevant certifications
Cover letter
Two current references with contact information
HSCSWIM.ORG
Humboldt Swim Club (HSC) is a non-profit organization that is head- coach led and govern by a volunteer board of directors. We have approximately 130 swimmers, aged 6-18. The team practices at Arcata Community Pool, Cal Poly Humboldt and at HealthSPORT in Arcata, CA. HSC is a member of Zone 3, Pacific Swimming.