Oct 24, 2019
The Buffalo City Swim Racers is in search of an Administrative Manager to assist with administrative operations of our swim club. This organization has both Learn to Swim and Competitive Swim programs. We’re looking for a highly organized and efficient professional with administrative experience and a basic understanding of swim clubs, though we are willing to provide in-house training. The successful candidate will provide assistance with all administrative activity, including those in accounting and customer service. BCSR is looking for an individual who is comfortable working on tasks both independently or with employees and/or leadership and who can contribute to the overall improvement of our club’s efficiency and productivity metrics.
The selected candidate will be required to pass a USA Swimming Background Check, Athlete Protection Training and adhere to all USA Swimming and USOC Safe Sport protocols.
Responsibilities Include:
Business
With input of club management conduct semi-annual evaluations of personnel and provide guidance about potential improvements in each employee’s performance
Serve as the liaison between membership, club management and the Board, communicating needs and concerns so they can be handled expeditiously
Implement customer service standards and evaluate employees based on their ability to meet those standards
Provide oversight as Club Safe Sport Coordinator
Maintenance to all aspects of the Club including but not limited to Content Management Systems, website, social media, etc
Assist the Business Manager in grant writing/fundraising
Coordinate calendars for staff, practices, meetings and events
Write monthly reports and a newsletter column for the web site
Attends all staff meetings and board meetings on request
Verify all required employee certifications and maintain staff records
Forward inquires to appropriate leadership
Pending approval of the Executive Director, place supply orders on behalf of the organization
Coaching Aspects
Writes workouts a week at a time, one week in advance
Keeps a neat and organized workout log available for inspection by the head coach at any time
Keeps daily attendance
Arrives 15 minutes early for all workouts and begins workouts on time
Wears team issued gear and maintains an overall professional manner
Workout design includes a researched dryland program which is age and skill appropriate
Creates workouts designed to develop swimmer for the next group
Helps swimmers set performance goals
Helps swimmers set outcome goals
Includes quality stroke work as part of the workout plan
Maintains control of all swimmers in workout
Has authority to dismiss a swimmer temporarily-contacts head coach as soon as possible
Supervises locker room before and after practices
Swim Meets
Selects individual’s meet events and reviews with each swimmer
Recommends individual’s meet schedule (with parent approval)
Has prompt attendance on all scheduled meet days-15 minutes prior to warm-up time
Structures individual and group warm-ups and ensure safety that complies with USA Swimming warm-up procedures
Attends pertinent meetings at all meets
Wears team colors and maintains a neat appearance
Speaks to each swimmer before and after each event
Observes all swims
Records split times for all swims
Other
Supports Head Coach/ Executive Director and team policies
Conducts himself/herself with the highest moral and ethical standards
Follows the chain of command starting with the head coach to board president to board of directors
Establishes an environment that fosters positive team attitudes, encourages self-discipline, sportsmanship and responsibility
Promotes the organization
Maintains current USA Swimming coach membership including completion of all required safety courses
Maintains full compliance with USA Swimming Code of Conduct
Positive role model to athletes
Seek and attend educational opportunities offered by the organization or beyond
Skills
Proven track record of on-boarding, training and motivating administrative employees
Excellent communication, time management, leadership and employee development skills
Documented computer skills- Microsoft Office, Quickbooks
Preferred
A valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle for travel between sites
Prior management experience
Lifeguard Instructor certified
Knowledge and working experience with athletic programs and teams
Grant writing experience
Experience with social media, website support, Hytek Team Manager software and Team Unify software
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
Cover letter, resume and references can be sent to:
Buffalo City Swim Racers
Attn: Executive Director
651 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
Or
coachmike@buffaloracers.org
Buffalo City Swim Racers
Buffalo, NY, USA
Full time