Age Group Swim Coach

Under the direction and guidance of the Head Coach, this role will lead the age group
program (Bronze, Silver, or Gold). This is a leadership position where you will lead and
train the coaching staff in your group as well as coach swimmers.

Head Age Group Coach Responsibilities:

• Model and celebrate NHA values and behaviors
• Have passion for coaching and working with athletes
• Be exceptional in the application of positive, consistent, and effective motivation
  strategies when working with swimmers, parents, and coaching staff in relation to
  all aspects of the program.
• Develop and execute workouts with daily, weekly, monthly, and season goals
  and objectives in mind, striving to help athletes hit targets by providing a training
  program designed to help meet those needs.
• Foster team spirit by exhibiting and maintaining a positive attitude and actively
  planning and participating in team events, including meets, celebrations, and
  fundraising activities.
• Demonstrate a cooperative, prompt, and respectful communication style with
  swimmers, parents, and staff.
• Complete entries for athletes prior to deadlines
• Create challenging and engaging workouts for daily practice sessions
• Maintain group attendance via On-Deck
• Be an energetic, compassionate teacher and a strong motivator capable of
  molding successful swimmers in and out of the water.
• Be willing and available to assist with setup and tear-down for home meets.
• Respond promptly and professionally to parent communications.
• Conduct team clinics and tryouts to ensure appropriate group placement for new
  athletes.

Staff Expectations:

• Staff will be present for 90% of all practices each month.
• Coaches are expected to assist with meets as indicated on the schedule on the
  team website.
• Staff will be on deck for at least ten meet sessions for the short course season
  and at least five sessions during the long course season.
• Maintain compliance with USA Swimming coaching standards.
• Timesheets completed no later than the 3rd of the following month.