Head Swim Coach

The head swim coach at Itasca Country Club is responsible for overseeing the swim team's operations, including training sessions, competitive strategies, and swimmer development. The coach also plays a key role in fostering a sense of community and team spirit among members, while focusing on improving swimmers' techniques and competitive performance. The Country Club floats between a competitive and recreational atmosphere. The coach we are looking for can excel at both of those atmosphere's.

Success Profile: 

• Team Leadership: Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead a diverse group of swimmers, fostering a positive team culture.

• Program Management: Efficiently manage resources, schedules, and events. This includes planning practices, meets, and ensuring all activities align with the club's objectives.

• Swimming Knowledge: Deep understanding of stroke mechanics, training methodologies, and competitive strategies to enhance swimmers' performance.

• Coaching Techniques: Ability to tailor coaching methods to individual swimmers' needs, from beginners to competitive athletes, focusing on technique, conditioning, and mental preparation.

• Safety and Compliance: Ensuring all practices and meets adhere to safety regulations and health standards.

• Parent and Swimmer Relations: Excellent communication skills to build trust with parents and swimmers, providing feedback, setting expectations, and managing conflicts.

• Program Growth: Measurable growth in team size, skill level, and overall participation in club activities.

• Networking: Establishing connections with other coaches, clubs, and swimming associations to keep the program competitive and up-to-date with best practices.

Accountability: 

• LMA (Leadership + Management = Accountability) 

• Swimmer development & performance

• Safety & compliance

• Team culture & communication

• Program management

Qualifications and Requirements: 

• Coaching Experience: Several years of experience coaching competitive swimming at the club, high school, or college level.

• Swimming Background: Preferably a background as a competitive swimmer, providing firsthand knowledge of the sport.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with swimmers, parents, club members, and other staff.

• Willingness to commit to the time demands of the role, which can include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel for competitions.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to deliver exceptional service 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability and desire to interact professionally with customers, staff and colleagues 

• Team player with a positive attitude who will present a positive image of the Club 

• Proactively and effectively diagnoses, prioritizes and solves issues

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person