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Head Swimming Coach – Des Moines Swimming Federation Des Moines Swimming Federation – the oldest swimming club in the Des Moines metro – is looking to hire a full-time head coach to continue our long history of swimming and cultural excellence, helping us foster an environment where young athletes can thrive. DMSF is a year-round USA Swim team, with an annual registration of 100- 120 swimmers. The team has a full complement of swimming programs, from beginning competitors up to a national group. The team swims primarily at Valley High School in West Des Moines, but also trains at several other locations in the metro. DMSF is proud to have been recognized for coaching excellence twice in the past three years by Iowa Swimming. We are seeking a leader who is passionate about the sport of swimming and helping kids learn the values of teamwork and sportsmanship. Candidates should be a role model our athletes can look up to and seek guidance from as they set out to achieve their goals, but most importantly, someone who believes in our team’s mission of providing the opportunity for every swimmer to progress to the competitive level he or she is capable of and desires to achieve. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  Establishes an environment that fosters positive team attitudes, and encourages individual self-discipline, sportsmanship and responsibility. Builds a fun and safe environment for athletes, families and fellow coaches.  Serves as primary coach for the team, responsible for all levels of swimming in the program. This includes: o Setting team performance goals, and developing season training plans and daily workouts to progress swimmers and show success and improvement o Setting training groups and criteria for advancement o Being the on-deck coach for one or more training groups, and overseeing consistent implementation stroke and training principles throughout all levels o Providing direct evaluation and guidance to athletes to help them meet their training goals, and disciplining swimmers per DMSF policies and procedures o Determining the team’s meet schedule and attending meets and DMSF-hosted meets and events  Acts as DMSF’s director of staff, working with the board to recruit, hire, supervise and develop assistant coaching staff. This includes: o Scheduling staff to cover practices and meets o Planning and directing coaching meetings o Developing staff training to help coaches and overall team progress o Leading by example  Performs team administration functions, with support from team financial coordinator and Board. This includes: o Developing and promoting all DMSF-hosted swim meets o Sharing meet information from other swim clubs o Managing DMSF website and social media channels o Managing and publishing team’s master calendar, with practices, meets, events, etc. o Maintaining systems, equipment and technology to operate meets and practices. Training coaching staff and volunteers as necessary.  Communicates professionally and regularly with coaches, athletes and parents. Maintains positive relationships with the local and state swimming community and school districts/facilities directors. Represents the team with Iowa Swimming.  Attends all DMSF Board meetings and executive sessions, and all regional/state USA Swimming meetings. Qualifications  5+ years as a head coach or assistant head coach of a USA Swimming Club  Current USA certification and coaching requirements; ASCA Level 3 or higher preferred  Solid knowledge of stroke theory and training physiology  Experience developing athletes of all ages and swim experience  Experience leading and mentoring assistant coaching staff  Bachelor’s degree preferred Ideal candidate possesses:  Clear, cooperative communication style  Strong team-building and organizational skills  Decisive and confident decision-making  Positive, can-do attitude, and accountability to ensure things get done  Solid personal ethics, including honesty, respect and integrity Competitive compensation to be negotiated All applications will be held in confidence. To apply: send Resume and cover letter of interest to Board@desmoinesswim.org.

Burlington Head Site Coach (HSC) and Swim Lessons Director Job Description The HSC’s primary duties include executing the team’s wet and dry training in partnership with the EISF CEO, recommending for hire and supervising Burlington Assistant Coaches, and staffing team’s swim meets. The HSC shall be self-motivated and excited about the sport of swimming and have strong communication and interpersonal skills with regards to both adults and children. The HSC will report to the CEO and COO of EISF. Additional Head Coach duties include: Emphasizing to all swimmers the importance of proper technique, teamwork, sportsmanship, learning, and fun. Serves as positive role model for athletes. Establishes goals with Burlington swimmers, oversees progress, and monitors phases of development. Sets practice schedules, practice groups, and criteria for advancement from group to group for in partnership with the EISF CEO. Effectively manages swim team administrative tasks in Burlington Manages meet entries for Burlington swimmers Holds team meetings with parents and swimmers as agreed upon with the EISF CEO Contributes to coaches’ communications including team news, weekly updates and meet info though a template EISF Newsletter Oversees parent education programs in Burlington in partnership with EISF CEO Communicates statistics on team members, such as practice and meet attendance, goal achievement, and team records. Facilitates progress toward USA Swimming Club Recognition and Club Excellence Goals. Develops cooperative and supportive relationships with the City of Burlington, all local high schools, and YMCA and summer recreation teams Positively represents EISF in the local community as well as within the Iowa swimming community. Communicates effectively with EISF CEO and COO Communicates regularly and effectively with Burlington swimmers, staff and families Manage swim lessons incl staffing, scheduling, & registration Advocate for EISF within ISI by regular attendance and participation at meetings Abides by and actively upholds the USA Swimming Code of Conduct Additional Swim Lessons Director duties include: Schedule swim lessons for all seasons, Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Create swim lessons registration on TeamUnify for all lessons, group and private Schedule certified swim lessons instructors for group lessons and privates lessons to maximize our space and participation Schedule an on duty lifeguard to be on deck during all swim lessons sessions Recommend for hire all Burlington swim lessons instructors who either have experience and/or Lifeguarding/CPR/First Aid certification or are able to do so before the first day of lessons Perform swim lessons instructors training for each instructor at least once per year Create swim lessons rosters so that each participant is assigned to an instructor before the first lesson Create, monitor, and manage wait list for those who did not get into a time slot initially, and to move participants off the waitlist and into the appropriate class when the availability arises. Supervise lessons in order to verify that each instructor is performing proper skills as well as offering advice to instructors when necessary. Read each progress report to verify that instructors have properly entered information for each participant regarding what skills they have passed and what skills they may need to work on. Add each participant's progress into the TeamUnify tracking system. Be the “face” of EISF Swim Lessons by interacting with both lessons participants and their guardians, in order to provide adequate answers to questions, and to promote EISF Swim Lessons in a positive way. Answer all emails regarding swim lessons Answer all phone calls regarding swim lessons Actively bring swim lessons graduates onto the swim team by inviting swim lessons “graduates” to join the team and explaining to them and their guardians what the EISF tem offers as well as answering questions about their expectations.