Assistant Swim Team Coach

The Aquatic Club of Elkhorn swim team (ACE) is a non-profit, board-run, year-round competitive swim team located in Omaha, NE with over 150 members. 

ACE is searching for an energetic part-time coach to join us in developing our athletes and growing our program while teaching and modeling our core values of being swimmer centric, supporting life-long learning, having passionate coaches, following a philosophy of growth, and building community.

You can find more information about our team here:  www.aceotters.com 

Qualifications:

• Applicants must already have or be willing to obtain a USA Swimming Coach certification, including First Aid/CPR certification. Additional certification requirements through USA Swimming may be necessary.
• Applicants must have previous competitive swimming experience and strong knowledge of stroke-mechanics and technique fundamentals.
• Have background working with young, developmental swimmers between the age of 6-15, either on a swim team or in group swim lessons.
• Passion and enthusiasm for competitive swimming and a “desire to excel” professionally.
• Strong work ethic, time management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
• Applicants must have a positive attitude, be a team player, and possess good communication skills.
• Be able to pass a pre-employment background check.

On Job Time Requirements & Performance Responsibilities:

• This position requires 5 - 10 hours per week. Applicants must be generally available Monday-Friday afternoons in the 5:30 - 9:00 PM time frame. Specific schedule details will be discussed upon interview.
• Arrival at practice and meets at minimum 15 min prior to arrival of athletes 
• Model proper dress, language, demeanor and sportsmanship for the athletes
• Effectively teach strokes, starts, and turns
• Provide constructive feedback to swimmer at practices and following races at meets
• Help athletes to develop and achieve their highest personal and athletic potentials
• Assist or substitute for other coaches as directed
• Attend all assigned staff meetings 
• Attend all assigned swim meets (approximately 1-2 weekends per month)
• Understand and adhere to rules, regulations and policies of USA Swimming, Midwestern Swimming and ACE.

Compensation:

• Pay is based upon experience. 
• The Club will cover the costs of required certifications and USA Swimming membership, as well as reimburse approved professional development fees .

Contact

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please email resume to: 

Aquatic Club of Elkhorn Head Coach Anthony Miles, coach_anthony@aceotters.com