Bend Swim Club Head Age Group Coach

Job Description: Bend Swim Club, Head Age Group Coach

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Location: Bend, Oregon

Bend Swim Club is looking for a coach with excellent energy, work ethic, and a passion to coach at a world class level. If you would be excited to work on a great team with assets like a UW video setup, triton wear, tempo trainers - and you are committed to team communication and developing revenue streams – this could be your spot!

Please only apply if you are committed to the mission of becoming one of the best age group coaches in the country.

 The coach will be involved in all aspects of team development and management. A typical week will include approximately 30 hours of on-deck coaching and Administrative and Team Development Duties. 

Qualifications:

• Coaching and / or competitive swimming experience at the age group level.
• Current USA Swimming coach certifications.
• Loves coaching. Passion for developing swimmers of all ages.
• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Expertise with current technique development and training.
• Enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly motivated team player.

Job Requirements

• College Degree (Preferred)
• Coaching and work experience including teaching technique and the development of life-long swimming skills. Must be comfortable with younger swimmers. Teaching and educational experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills working with parents, swimmers and coaches and a team first approach is important.

• Possess USA Swimming certifications and credentials commensurate with the position and pass back ground check. Abides by applicable USA Swimming Codes of Conduct and Safe Sport Requirements and Pass a reference check.

 Preferred Skills

• Computer proficiency including the use of e-mail, Internet Navigation, Google Suite, Microsoft Office and Publisher Software, Hy-Tek, Team Unify, and Social Media Platforms.
• Dryland experience and understanding of dryland progressions from the age group to senior level with the ability to teach, design programs and train swimmers.

Bend is known for its world-class recreation, including hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, and fly fishing. The Deschutes River runs through the city and is a popular spot for kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming.

Culture Bend has a vibrant arts and culture scene, with many galleries, theaters, music venues, and cultural festivals. 

Quality of life Bend has a slower pace, friendly people, and a focus on quality of life. 

Work-life balance Bend offers big city amenities with small town advantages, including short commutes. 

Compensation:

Bend Swim Club offers competitive compensation based on qualifications.

How to Apply

Questions or to apply please send your resume and letter of interest to Head Coach Jim Nickell at Jim.nickell@Bendswimclub.com