Lead Coach

Summary:

The Sport Team lead is responsible coaching ages 11-13 with an A and a B group. The coach will design planned practices that fit their current status. They will mentor and guide the youth and inspire them to be great athletes and all-around positive individuals. They will also participate in all meetings appropriate to the Sport Team and lead coaches.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a list of general job responsibilities for the Sport Team lead position.  This list is not all-inclusive and may be broadened or changed as a result to meet changing business needs. 

As a Lead Swim Coach, you will:

• Lead Practices: Conduct swim practices, focusing on technique, endurance, and speed training.
• Individual Coaching: Provide one-on-one coaching to swimmers to help them improve specific skills.
• Support Competitions: Prepare swimmers during meets, including warm-ups, race strategy, and post-race feedback.
• Enforcing Rules: Ensure swimmers adhere to safety guidelines and team rules.
• Mentoring: Act as a role model and mentor for young athletes, fostering a positive and inclusive team environment.
• Communication with Parents: Communicate with parents about swimmer progress, upcoming events, and other team-related matters.
• Administrative Tasks: Manage weekly emails, communicating with parents, meet entries, and weekly coaches meetings, and other administrative duties as needed.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, coaching staff, and facility management, providing clear instructions, feedback, and updates.
• Swim Program Development: Proficiency in developing and implementing comprehensive swim programs for various skill levels, ages, and competitive goals.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of swimming techniques, training methodologies, and safety protocols, with certifications in lifeguarding, CPR, and first aid.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify areas for improvement in training programs, or safety procedures, and implement effective solutions.
• Decision-Making: Sound judgment in making decisions related to swim team selections, training regimens, event participation, and resource allocation.
• Conflict Resolution: Experience in resolving conflicts among swimmers, parents, or staff members with diplomacy, empathy, and professionalism.
• Coaching Excellence: Demonstrated ability to provide expert coaching and feedback to swimmers of all levels, fostering skill development, confidence, and a passion for the sport.
• Safety Management: Commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all swimmers and staff through rigorous adherence to safety protocols, regular training drills, and facility inspections.
• Parent and Community Engagement: Skill in building positive relationships with parents, volunteers, and community stakeholders, fostering a supportive and inclusive swim community.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust coaching strategies and operational procedures in response to changing circumstances or regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Learning: Dedication to staying informed about the latest trends, techniques, and best practices in aquatics programming, coaching methodologies, and safety standards.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of aquatics center operations, scheduling of practices and competitions, maintenance of equipment, and monitoring of water quality.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to effectively manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and administrative tasks, such as maintaining accurate records, preparing reports.