Head Coach

Northern Dutchess Aquatic Club (NDAC) is seeking a Head Coach with excellent leadership, communication, and team building skills to support the club's membership and established coaching staff. 

Responsibilities include:

• Establishing an environment that fosters positive team attitude while teaching self-discipline, sportsmanship, responsibility, and respect.

• Developing and implementing a swim training program that is technically, age, and developmentally appropriate, which allows swimmers of different abilities to reach their highest potential while considering all learning styles.

• Communicating and working effectively with other coaches, parents of swimmers, and the volunteer parent board regarding all matters of the club.

• Demonstrating mature judgment, reliability, availability, and ethical behavior including punctuality, confidentiality, positive and constructive feedback, and the ability to function in a multi-task environment.

• Working flexible hours including nights and weekends, and attending swim meets. 

• Being a positive role model, maintaining high ethical and moral standards, and adhering to all rules and policies of NDAC, Metropolitan Swimming and USA Swimming.

Compensation:  Competitive compensation will be offered commensurate with experience and credentials. Possible pay increases with experience and growth.

Minimum requirements:

• Have or immediately obtain all USA Swimming coaching requirements
• Successfully clear USA Swimming- and NY state-required background checks
• ASCA Level 2 Certification
• Working knowledge of Team Unify, Hytek, and OME
• Must possess and be able to demonstrate professionalism, leadership skills, decision-making ability in the interest of athletes and organization, timely and professional communication (written and verbal), willingness to work with board recommendations