BELCHERTOWN STINGRAYS

SWIM TEAM

ASSISTANT COACH

JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS

The Assistant Coach must be at least 20 years of age and have past experience in competitive swimming. The Assistant Coach must have a current CPR and First Aid certificate.  It is expected that the Assistant Coach be committed to the entire season.

COMPETENCIES

The Assistant Coach should possess demonstrated competencies in the following areas:

-Water Safety Instruction

-Coaching background in competitive swimming

-Knowledge in teaching stroke techniques

-Experience working with children of various ages

-Good communication skills

-Organizational and planning skills

-Supervisory skills

-Teamwork

-Motivational techniques

-Patience

IT IS PREFERRED THAT THE ASSIATANT COACH POSSESS EXPERIENCE IN U.S. SWIMMING AND HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLE OF NUTRITION IN COMPETITIVE SWIMMING.

JOB FUNCTIONS

The Assistant Coach is responsible for:

- ASSISTING IN PLANNING THE SEASON, INCLUDING:

     -Planning each practice and determining the emphasis for each practice session

     -Planning age group assignments per time slots

     -Determining swimmers’ pace

-COACHING SWIMMERS, INCLUDING:

     -Lane assignments

     -Instruction and correction of stroke techniques

     -Motivating swimmers

     -Recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of each swimmer and helping each individual to reach

       his/her potential

- ASSISTING IN COORDINATING MEETS, INCLUDING:

     -Swimmer assignments.  It is expected that each swimmer will swim every stroke or event during the season.

     -Model and teach good sportsmanship and the importance of fair play

-COMMUNICATES WITH AND WORKS FOR THE HEAD COACH AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AQUATICS COORDINATOR.

If interested, please fill out application and email it to MJ Furnia mfurnia@belchertown.org . Application link below:

https://www.belchertownrec.com/forms/5958_town_of_belchertown_application_2019.pdf