Head Age Group Coach

Head Age Group Coach - Job Description 

Position: part-time

Seeking experienced Age Group Coach, USA Swimming certified. 

Team Mission: To have an organized swimming program that provides a safe, supportive and welcoming environment while providing a high level of training to all levels of swimmers. The ultimate goal is to have each swimmer learn to train and compete at their highest individual level of achievement while emphasizing individual progress, family participation, good sportsmanship, individual integrity and team play.

Reports to: Head Coach

Pay:  Annually (commensurate with experience)

The Head Age Group Coach will help grow the base of our program by working alongside the Head Coach developing our swimmers’ skills. The coach will lead approximately five to eight age group practices weekly as well as attend one to two swim meets per month. They will be expected to help cover practices for other coaching staff as needed. Our swim coaches are a large part of what makes the Longmont Swim Club a high-level swim program, providing quality and engaging instruction is one the most important responsibilities of our coaches.

Interested applicants should email resume, three professional references, and cover letter detailing experience and coaching philosophy to: redtails.coaches@gmail.com 

Major Responsibilities:

• In alignment with Head Coach oversee the Age Group program by providing leadership and instruction to the Age Group swimmers and assistant coaches.

• In alignment with Head Coach design and implement workouts that assist each swimmer in maximizing his/her potential. 

• In alignment with Head Coach develop and maintain an age group swim program that engages, excites, and develops athletes to meet their individually set goals through challenging and fun practices.

• In alignment with Head Coach, develop and implement teaching swim techniques of all strokes to prevent injury when swimmers move up to senior level groups.

• Attend and supervise all age group practices.

• Know and follow all club and practice/meet facility policies and guidelines.

• Actively involved in the development, running and promotion of swim meets hosted by the club as designated by Head Coach.

• Proficiency in TeamUnify, understanding of Meet Manager and utilization of other related swimming social media sites and programs.

• Under the direction of the Head Coach, has the authority to implement and run clinics.

• With Head coach, organize and participate in team celebration, recognition, awards banquets and team-building functions.

• Assists Head Coach with running tryouts as needed.

• Coordinate with the Head Coach to provide swimmers with a smooth transition between Age Group and Senior Groups.

• Attend scheduled coaches meetings to update Head Coach on group progress and how the swimmers are progressing with the group goals for each season

Expectations:

• Maintain current USA Swimming coach membership including completion of all required safety courses 

  • willing to obtain USA Swimming ADM Age Group Certification.

  • willing to work towards ASCA Education Certification Course level 3

• Promptly attend scheduled swim meets, meetings, practices and team functions as required.

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

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with Age Group parents. 

• Work with each swimmer to select appropriate meets and races that will align with swimmers' individual goals. 

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

• With Head Coach manages the assistant coach(es), ensuring they conduct efficient and effective practices. 

• Ability to receive and provide constructive criticism as needed.

• Ability to work collaboratively with other coaches as needed.

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