The head and assistant coach positions are part-time, summer seasonal coaching positions based in Locust Grove, VA. Coaches are expected to oversee and coach practices five days per week for the whole of the RSL season ( May 27th to July 26th), as well as prepare for and attend weeknight meets. Coaches report directly to the LOW Swim Board.
As the leaders of our team, coaches should be an experienced swimmer and have some coaching experience. The position serves as a motivational figure who inspires high morale, encourages new members, builds team cohesiveness, communicates effectively, provides stroke feedback, and positive reinforcement.
Required Certifications - Lifeguard Training or WSI and CPR or Community First Aid, SafeSport Training, background check
Hours - Monday - Friday: 7:45-12:15, and usually one evening a week (for meets), plus championships meet which is TBD
Head coach must also attend RSL meeting
Compensation - $2,750 - $4,500 - salary commensurate with experience and position
To apply - visit www.lowswim.org and fill out the application or send a resume and coverletter to lowswim@gmail.com
Applications are due by March 5, 2025. We will begin interviewing candidates after the application period closes.
The Lake of the Woods Barracudas are a summer swim team in Locust Grove, Virginia. The team is part of the Rappahannock Swim League and comprised of swimmers aged 5-18 from the Lake of the Woods Community. The team has been a part of the community for over forty years, and although team size has varied over the years, it is usually around 80 swimmers. The season typically runs from after Memorial Day until the last weekend in July.