Head Age Group Coach, Virginia Gators, Harrisonburg, VA

Seeking experienced Age Group coach, USA Swimming certified. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Age Group program by providing leadership and instruction to the Age Group swimmers and assistant coaches. Design and implement workouts that assist each swimmer in maximizing his/her potential. 

• Attend and supervise all age group practices, as well as assist 3-4 senior practices weekly.

• Positively and proactively represent VAST Gators to the club’s member parents and swimmers as well as prospective club members, the region-wide swimming community and the local population.

• Develop and maintain a swim program that engages, excites, and develops athletes to meet their individually set goals through challenging and fun practices.

• Coordinate with the Head Coach on smooth transition between Age Group and Jr/Sr. Groups.

Expectations:

• Train, motivate, monitor progress, provide feedback and supervise swimmers in the development of proper stroke technique, endurance and racing skills in order to help each swimmer achieve his/her swimming goals.

• Attend scheduled swim meets, meetings, and team functions as required.

• Collaborate with the Head Coach and Director of Operations to manage the day-to-day operations of the Club and contribute to its long-term development.

• Based on each swimmer's goals, encourage swimmers to attend meets, encouraging participation in regional and qualifying meets. 

• Work with each swimmer to select appropriate races, discuss rationale for not approving a race selected with swimmers prior to the meet. 

• Collaborate with swimmers (and parents as appropriate) on setting  goals and help develop individual programs for swimmers to reach these goals.

• Maintain appropriate USA Swimming coaching certifications and training.

• Effectively manage assistant coaches, ensuring they conduct efficient and effective practices. If assistant coaches are not effective, raise concerns to the Head Coach and/or Board of Directors.

• Be prompt to meetings and practices.

• Give and receive direction effectively, and work well with others.

• Effectively represent the Virginia Gators and assist the club in fulfilling its vision, mission, and goal, in a positive and professional manner and in accordance with USA Swimming Code of Ethics and Conduct policies.