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Position Title: Head Coach and Aquatics Director Club: Peoria Area Water Wizards (“PAWW”)  Location: Peoria, Illinois  Reports To: Board of Directors  General Summary:  The Peoria Area Water Wizards (PAWW) are a year-round USA Swimming competitive swim team offering high-quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. As one of the premier USA swim clubs in the Midwest, PAWW prides itself on creating a positive environment and enriching experience for all members of the club with the goal to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability, from novice to elite-level competitor.  PAWW has three practice locations and over 150 registered athletes.  We expect to return to pre-Covid registrants of over 250 when mitigations cease.  PAWW is accredited with a Level 3 certification per USA Swimming’s Club Recognition Program.  PAWW hosts multiple swim meets and events,...

Team Philosophy:  We teach, train, and motivate youth to develop leadership skills and good sportsmanship through swimming.  We accomplish this by developing our athletes to be good leaders, students, citizens, and team players.  We believe in maintaining a strong work ethic, treating athletic participation as a privilege, doing the right thing and giving back.   Core Responsibilities:    Provide a positive, encouraging, and challenging atmosphere in which all swimmers, regardless of ability, may improve their skills. Treat all swimmers with equal care and concern, regardless of ability. Oversee all coaching staff assignments, responsibilities, development, and evaluations (including hiring and personnel decisions). Promptly communicate feedback with coaching staff and swimmers.  Develop a season training plan for all levels of the team. Plan team practice schedules and meet schedules, including team and coaches’ travel, coach scheduling, meet entry...