Jan 17, 2025

Head Coach/Assistant Coach/Junior Coach, Idlewild Summer Swim Team

Seasonal Head Coach Assistant Coach

Job Description

Idlewild Swim Team
Job Titles: Head Coach
                   Assistant Coach
                   Junior Coach
Status: Seasonal Position
Location: Fredericksburg, VA

The Idlewild Tidal Waves Swim Team is a neighborhood summer swim team located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. We compete in the Rappahannock Swim League (RSL). Last summer, the team had approximately 50 swimmers, but we anticipate there will be closer to 75 swimmers this summer. Our team was founded in 2017 and still has room for growth. The team has strong support of the parents and a great parent board of directors. Our outdoor facility boasts a 6 lane, 25 meter pool that was built in 2005. Further information on the team or the facility can be found by visiting our website at idlewild.swimtopia.com

Primary Responsibilities: Our head coach, with the aid of the parents and swim team board of directors, will be responsible for the entire swimming program including operations, administration, growth, and success. Our assistant coaches and junior coaches will aid the head coach as directed.

Specific Responsibilities:
Head Coach
• Pool and dry land coaching for all levels of swimmers.
• Coordinate the efforts of assistant and junior coaches.
• Communicate and work with parents.
• Facilitate meet entry for all participating swimmers.
• Develop practice and training plans for all swimmers.
• Attend all swim meets during the season (typically there are 6 regular season meets and Finals)
• Attend all trainings required by the Rappahannock Swim League (RSL).
• Assist in planning and executing projects and activities for team development and morale.
• Attend the team dinners, team building events, and end of the season awards banquet.


Assistant Coach/Junior Coach
• Assist the Head Coach in pool and dry land coaching for all levels of swimmers.
• Communicate and work with parents.
• Assist the coach with meet entry for all participating swimmers as needed.
• Implement practice and training plans for all swimmers as planned by the Head Coach.
• Attend all swim meets during the season (typically there are 6 regular season meets and Finals)
• Attend all trainings required by the Rappahannock Swim League (RSL).
• Assist in planning and executing projects and activities for team development and morale.
• Attend the team dinners, team building events, and end of the season awards banquet.


Qualifications for all positions:
• Passion for development of young athletes.
•A background in competitive swimming, coaching and/or teaching swim lessons
• Excellent communication skills with swimmers, parents, and the swim team board of directors.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent administrative skills. Knowledge of Meet Maestro is a positive
• Currently certified in CPR & First Aid
• RSL Coach’s training completed once hired


Compensation and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience.


Method to Apply: Please email Erin Palko, Idlewild Tidal Waves Swim Team President, with the subject line “application” at idlewildswimteam@gmail.com to request an application. Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2025. The interview process will begin once applications are received.


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