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Blue Dolphin Swim School is seeking swim coaches and instructors! If you like the water, are fun-loving and both patient & comfortable with children of all ages, we'd love to have you teaching swim lessons at BDSS. We are an indoor, year-round facility - our pools are warm (92 & 88 degrees) and inviting! Experience preferred but not required. Must have reliable transportation & pass a background check. part-time and full-time positions available Flexible hours, pay negotiable based on experience. Please email resume to Jonathan@bluedolphinswimschool.com

Boulder Swim Team - Assistant Swim Coach Boulder Swim Team is looking for a qualified coach eager to learn and contribute to our program. Candidates need to be certified in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Lifeguard or Coaches Safety Training, and any other required certifications per USA Swimming and/or CO Swimming. Also must be able to pass a background check. Please contact Head Coach Garrett McCarthy at mccarthyolirish@gmail.com with your interest. **Boulder Swim Team will reimburse all employees for required education/training/certifications. ** General Summary:   Assistant coach with all age groups.  Duties include analyzing performance and instructs competitive swimming technique for children ages 7 - 18 years old. Schedule : Average of 3 shifts per week, plus 1 meet weekend per month.  Qualifications: Coaching membership in good standing with USA Swimming. Minimum 1 year (preferred 3yrs) previous coaching and/or aquatics experience. ASCA Level 1 or above certification preferred. Candidates should have exceptional communication and motivation skills with children. Additional Requirements:     Work under the direction of the head coach Provide input on training plan and conduct workouts. Emphasize proper stroke technique and understand the progression for each training group. Conducting test sets, dry land sessions following the season plan, tracking performance, and attending coaches’ meetings and all other functions related. Reliable transportation to practices, meets and team functions required.  Job Type: Part-time Salary Range: $15.00 to $25.00 /hour commensurate with experience  

Blue Dolphin Swim School is seeking swim coaches and instructors! If you like the water, are fun-loving and both patient & comfortable with children of all ages, we'd love to have you teaching swim lessons at BDSS. We are an indoor, year-round facility - our pools are warm (92 & 88 degrees) and inviting! Experience preferred but not required. Must have reliable transportation & pass a background check. part-time and full-time positions available Flexible hours, pay negotiable based on experience. Please email resume to Jonathan@bluedolphinswimschool.com

The Aquatics Area Swim Team Coach will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and will help build and facilitate a strong USA Swimming program. A typical day for a Area Swim Team Coach could include assisting employees as well as members with pertinent swim team questions or issues. They will hold a 1:1 call with Head Swim Team Coach across the team’s satellite locations as well as assist in registering new participants for the Team. They will oversee daily correspondence using the Team Unify website as well as correspond with LSC and other swim clubs in LSC to facilitate competitions and registrations. The Area Swim Team Coach will update Team Unify in order to upload meet results, or correct any discrepancies.

The Aquatics Head Swim Team Coach will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and will help our Swim Team members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools, both indoors and out. A typical day for a Head Swim Team Coach could include writing and leading Swim Team Group Workouts according to a season plan. They will develop and coach Swim Team Coaches on their team They will also oversee registering new participants for the Team as well as maintaining the cleanliness and order of our Aquatics Facilities.

Durango Swim Club, in Durango Colorado, has an immediate opening for an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Swim Coach . Title: Durango Swim Club Assistant Swim Coach Reports to: Durango Swim Club Head Coach Position Status: Part-time, year round     About Durango Swim Club: The Durango Swim Club (DGO) of Durango, CO is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Assistant Swim Coach candidate for our year-round competitive swim team, with a love for the sport who can work well with children and be able to communicate well with Head Coach, swimmers, and their parents.    DGO is a USA Swimming affiliated team.  We currently have 75 plus swimmers in five progressive training groups:  Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold, & Platinum that train year-round with a staff of 2 certified coaches. These groups are designed to provide athletes with a fun team atmosphere where swimmers of similar ability and commitment practice together and TEAM is emphasized in a competitive setting.   DGO has swimmers from beginning age group to nationally-ranked athletes.  This includes numerous zone, sectional and junior national level athletes. Many of our DGO alumni have gone on to swim collegiately at top-ranked universities, including the University of Hawaii, University of Houston, Vasser, and Pepperdine. DGO is a nonprofit 501c3 organization under the direction of a volunteer parent run Board of Directors elected every three years by the membership.   Team Site:  www.durangoswimclub.org     Coaching Requirements: Required to have a current USA Swimming Coach Certification.  A current USA Swimming registration card shall be worn at all meets and should be available on deck during practices.  Renewal of certifications is required. Clinics and ongoing professional development is encouraged.   Coaching Responsibilities and Duties: Attends all practices (in the case of absences, Head Coach has been contacted prior to absence and/or prior arrangements have been made to ensure swim practice coverage) and attends swim meets during the year, which are pre-determined by Head Coach and Board of Directors. Demonstrates working knowledge of competitive swimming strokes, techniques of competitive swimming/physical conditioning, rules and regulations. Creates a safe, positive swimming environment, including bully prevention Attends regular meetings with Head Coach and board meetings as requested by Head Coach and/or Board of Directors. Writes and creates workouts/season plan for swimmers in accordance with Head Coach and appropriate ability level for group. Assists the swimmers in monitoring his/her times and designates specific events for swimmers at meets as appropriate. Provides a goal-oriented program for assigned group and for individuals. Conducts, as applicable, individual swimmer/coach conferences to establish set goals for the season. Actively participates in practices and meets, demonstrating enthusiasm and team spirit for members. Maintains efficient communication with swimmers and parents regarding information necessary for the day to day functioning of the club. Maintains efficient communication with Head Coach regarding information necessary (such as practice schedules, meets, coaching decisions) for the day to day functioning of the club. Demonstrates responsibility in regards to maintenance and upkeep of the pool as per the club’s agreement with the City of Durango. Is available for on deck training and supervision by the Head Coach as mutually agreed upon for the smooth transition of swimmers advancing through the program. Effectively and fairly disciplines swimmers as needed in regards to rules of swimming conduct.  Notifies and discusses said actions with Head Coach. Demonstrates a positive and effective relationship with members of Durango Parks and Recreation Staff and/or pool patrons. Ensures all swimmers in assigned group have completed and turned in all necessary forms and fees before entering the water (club registration, medical release and USA registrations). Assist parents, swimmers, and the head coach with meet entries as needed.   Minimum Qualifications: Must have USA Swimming Coach Certification ASCA level 2, but will consider the right candidate with a lower ranking Experience coaching various ages and skill levels in a competitive environment (ability to get in the water with younger swimmers) Swimming experience at the club and collegiate level Ability to set and achieve individual and team goals and encourage others to do the same Driver’s license and ability to travel     SALARY This is a year round, salaried position with opportunity for salary increases with the growth of the team. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience within a range of $12,000 to $15,000 annually.  DGO will also pay $50 per meet, plus lodging, miles, and per diem.  The position will require about 10-15 hours per week.  There are also other opportunities within the community to coach Masters swimming, private swim lessons, and/or train triathletes.    How to Apply APPLICATION PROCEDURES & DUE DATE Position start date is flexible to the right candidate, but no later than August 15th, 2019.  All application materials should be sent to the Durango Head Coach and the Board of Directors at: durangoswimcoach@gmail.com durangoswimboard@gmail.com   A complete application consists of: Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, including coaching philosophy Current resume List of three current references with contact information    About Durango: Durango is a vibrant town located in the southwest corner of Colorado and nestled in the San Juan Mountains with the Animas River running through it. Durango is a destination for all ages and all seasons. Summer brings endless hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, fly fishing, and river rafting opportunities. Durango is also home to Fort Lewis College , a 4-year liberal arts college with over 44 majors and 29 combined NCAA Division II sports teams and intercollegiate club teams. Music in the Mountains , Durango Independent Film Festival and countless other family festivals are always a big hit. The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is one of the nation’s most popular tourist attractions and it also has special themed trips throughout the year.  Fall brings perfect weather and picturesque scenery for continued outdoor pursuits and excellent photographic opportunities. The fall colors are a kaleidoscopic feast for the eyes and one of the most popular times to visit the area.  Winter brings world class downhill skiing and snowboarding at Purgatory (formerly Durango Mountain Resort) . Cross country skiing , snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice-climbing and backcountry skiing are also major recreational pursuits in the area. The more adventurous can explore North America’s only all-extreme ski area in nearby Silverton and Telluride, Wolf Creek and Taos are all a short distance away.  Early spring has some of our favorite snow conditions with endless sunny warm days, and late spring emerges with beautiful wildflowers for all outdoor enthusiasts and photographers. Don’t miss a visit to Mesa Verde National Park to explore the cave dwellings and culture of the Anasazi in one of the nation’s most scenic and visited national parks.  Durango offers sophisticated restaurants and shopping, a budding arts community , diverse cultural attractions, and all while maintaining its down-home atmosphere and friendly welcoming feel.   Please check out these links for additional information on Durango: https://www.durango.org/ https://www.durango.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmPblM4VtT0 https://www.colorado.com/southwest   Info on Durango Schools: https://www.fortlewis.edu/