ASSISTANT COACH

Do you want to be a part of a “Tradition of Excellence?”  Edina Swim Club, located in Edina, Minnesota, has been a leader in Minnesota Swimming for over 60 years and has a celebrated history on the National Stage.  We are looking for a TEAM MEMBER who actively wants to be a part of a club with a strong culture and who can add to our team by bringing their knowledge and enthusiastic energy.
 
We are looking for candidates who possess:
•        Previous coaching experience – 2+ years.
•        USA Swimming Coaching certification, or willingness to become certified within 2 months.
•        Knowledge of proper swimming technique and fundamentals
•        Extraordinary organizational and communication skills
•        Positive outgoing personality and patience
•        Model proper dress, language, demeanor, and sportsmanship for our athletes
•        Passion for coaching and working with young athletes.
 
Responsibilities:
•        Responsible for assisting at various levels of our age group program.
•        Conduct swim team practice in a safe, friendly, and competitive environment.
•        Observe and enforce all rules and regulations of the facility.
•        Knowledge of USA Swimming rules and regulations.
•        Arrive promptly to assigned practice and meets.
•        Assist at stroke/turn/dive clinics.
•        Attend assigned swim meets.
 
Qualifications:
 
•        CPR/AED, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, APT, Background check, and in good standing with USA Swimming
•        Experience with Team Unify, OnDeck, Team/Meet Manager, and MS Office is a plus.
•        Abide by applicable USA Swimming Code of Conduct and Safe Sport requirements.
 
Preferred Experience:
 
•        ASCA level 2 or willing to complete.
•        Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
 
 
Physical Demands of Position:
•        Standing and walking 100% of the time during daily workouts and swim meets.
•        Lifting items 5-51 pounds during daily routine.
•        Ladder climbing. Stairs up and down. Bending, stooping, stretching, kneeling, twisting, turning, gripping, and grasping.
•        Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and indoor pool areas.
•        Repetitive arm and shoulder use. Wrist (right or left) for tool use.
•        Exposure to chemicals, inhalation, and skin contact.
•        Pushing and pulling. See, hear, smell, talk.
•        Basic math and writing skills.