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Assistant Age Group Coach COLORADO, MONUMENT Woodmoor Waves Swim Team Listed January 25, 2012 The Woodmoor Waves Swim Team located in Monument, Colorado (7336 ft.), just north of Colorado Springs, is looking for an experienced assistant age-group coach. The Woodmoor Waves is a competitive, year round swim club that trains at Monument Hill Country Club and The Olympic Training Center. The team consists of 60+ swimmers varying from beginning swimmers to swimmers that compete at Sectionals, Zones and State Championship meets. More information about the Woodmoor Waves Swim Team can be found online at www.woodmoorwaves.org. The ideal candidate will have a passion for swimming and the ability to communicate well with swimmers, coaches, and parents. They must possess the knowledge and ability to implement a skill and technique based swimming program. The specific job duties will include: 1. Direct, supervise, and coach an Age Group Squad; 2. Establish seasonal training plans for the Squad and directly coach this practice group each day; 3. Integrate and work with the entire Team at swim meets and team events; 4. Establish and build relationships and create pathways and links for swimmer entry; 5. Attend all scheduled practices and maintain regular communication with Head Coach; 6. Responsible for group and team communications; 7. Lead parent meetings and informational sessions; 8. In charge of meet entries and all phases of meet communication for swimmers for the squad. Return to Top Assistant Coach TEXAS, DALLAS Elite Swim Program (ESP) Listed January 24, 2012 Elite Swim Program (ESP), the fastest growing team in North Texas, is looking for an assistant coach. We are a year-round USA Swimming club in North Dallas. We are currently at 60 swimmers and growing rapidly. The team started in September and has been making waves ever since. ESP is looking for an energetic, passionate, knowledgeable and qualified candidate to become the newest addition to the ELITE swim family. The ideal candidate will: 1) Have at least 2 years previous competitive swimming experience; 2) Possess current CPR/AED and ASCA level 1 certifications; 3) Know how to plan daily/seasonal workouts, dry land and swimming; 4) ASCA level 1 required, Level 2 preferred; 5) Have a strong work ethic and ability to solve problems while working independently; 6) Have the ability to motivate swimmers and parents in a positive manner; 7) Be able to attend 1-2 swim meets per month and work Monday- Friday 5:30-7:00pm and some Saturdays 8:00-9:00am; 8) Have knowledge of USA Swimming correct technique for competition strokes, starts, turns and conditioning. This is a part time position with potential to make extra income with stroke clinics and private lessons. Compensation is commensurate with experience and the ability to perform responsibilities. Start date-ASAP. Please contact Head Coach Kameron Kennedy by email if you are interested with a cover letter and resume. SWIMSTRAIGHT1@YAHOO.COM, JCCSWIMTEAM@GMAIL.COM Return to Top Head Age Group Coach IOWA, BETTENDORF Bettendorf Pleasant Valley Aquatics Listed January 23, 2012 Bettendorf Pleasant Valley Aquatics is searching for an ASCA certified Level 4 or experienced ASCA level 3 Head Age Group Coach for its 260 member swim team. The BPVA Age Group program consists of several AA, AAA, and AAAA swimmers. BPVA is the defending 2011 short course and long age group Iowa state champions. We at BPVA are in search of a highly motivated, goal oriented, enthusiastic Age Group coach to direct our age group program to the next level. Coaching requirements: Must be a strong individual with team motivation techniques, above board on stroke technique, starts and turns, personally and professionally organized, disciplined coach while able to coach different age group levels if needed. Our ASCA level 5 head coach has designated our BPVA team as an IM base team believing that all swimmers must swim all strokes all of the time. The BPVA team is moving towards building a year around short course and long course championship level senior and age group program. We currently have the only IOWA LSC ASCA Level 5 Head coach, and the only USA Swimming level 3 program level in Iowa Swimming LSC. Since the arrival of our new head coach we have grown in summer long course participants, place first in our state long course competition, and elevated four of our swimmers to national level competition. Education: College degree or a minimum of 8 years experience ASCA Level 4 preferred or ASCA level 3 with over 8 years of experience. The candidate must be able to work with our head coach in developing an overall positive lifelong swimming experience for our BPVA swimmers. The incoming coach must be currently certified in all USA swimming coaching certifications and a current member of ASCA. Skills: Must be comfortable working with MS Word, TeamUnify, and Hytek Team Manager. Compensation: The Age Group position offers a first season of full time employment status with benefits, paid travel, and continuing coach’s education. Compensation will be consummate with experience. BPVA will pay for yearly coaching certification and ASCA dues renewals. Starting Date: May 15th or negotiable. Please mail your confidential resume to: Paul Murphy,3425 Holiday Court, #6 Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 or email to: swimdownhill@aol.com. You may check out BPVA website at www.BPVA.net Return to Top Full Time Coach VIRGINIA, NORTHERN VIRGINIA The FISH Listed January 16, 2012 Start Date: ASAP Job Description: The Fish swim club is seeking a qualified candidate who can coach at all levels and who is willing to learn. Responsibilities for this position include: strong organizational and coaching skills, like: writing work-outs, setting goals, progression schedule and developing long-range season plans, writing weekly newsletters; candidate will also be involved with the day-to-day operation of the team; candidate will serve as Meet Director which requires solid knowledge of Hy-Tek Team Manager and Meet Manager software, superb organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail is a must. Candidate needs to have excellent communication skills to connect with the swimmers and parents alike. Candidate needs to be able to work with parent committees. This position will offer a competent coach an opportunity for tremendous development and growth on the local, national and international level. Job Qualifications: Ideal candidate should have superb organizational and administrative strengths including solid computer skills, preferably 1+ years of USA Swimming coaching experience, as well as experience with organizing and managing meets of 500+ swimmers is a plus. Most importantly, we are looking for an individual who is passionate about the work, who has excellent communication skills, readily accepts responsibility, and who is creative and willing to grow. Background: We are a non-profit organization with over 300 swimmers. The team was founded over 20 years ago by Head Coach Ray Benecki. The FISH Swim Club is a Gold Medal Club Team within the USA Swimming’s Club Excellence Program. The The Northern Virginia area is known for its competitive swimming with thousands of active swimmers. Environment: Indoors Winter, Outdoors Summer. Compensation: Commensurate with experience plus benefits. Company and Contact Information: Organization: the FISH; Address: Northern Virginia, VA (Fairfax, County); Contact Person: Monika A. Paris, Managing Director, submit your resume in MS WORD to mparis@pvfish.org. Return to Top Assistant Swim Coach VIRGINIA, LEESBURG SNOW Swimming Listed January 11, 2012 SNOW Swimming is seeking an Assistant Swim coach with relevant experience. Candidates must possess CPR, First-Aid, and Safety Training for Swim Coaches certifications, or ability to obtain immediately and pass the USA Swimming background screening and Athlete Protection Training. This individual reports to the Head Site Coach and assists in implementation of the SNOW Swim Team program with primary responsibility for teaching, coaching and development of age group swimmers. Duties may include but are not limited to, organizing and coaching practices, attending meets and coaching other practices as necessary. Candidate must be an enthusiastic team player with a flexible, outgoing attitude and a passion for swimming. Compensation will be determined by experience and qualifications. Please e-mail resume to Team Owner at teresameike@aol.com. Return to Top AGUA Full Time Senior Development Coach NEW YORK, NEW YORK Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics (AGUA) Listed January 10, 2012 Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics (AGUA) is a nationally competitive swim team of 250+ athletes with a rich 18 year history in United States swimming a multi-year Silver Medal Club, located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side (see www.asphaltgreen.org)(www.aguaswim.com). The team is focused on excellence and inclusion, with a robust scholarship program, and a facility that includes a 50-meter training facility, state-of-the-art fitness center, and strong institutional support. We are seeking an experienced and energized coach to work with our Senior/National Development program. We are looking for a coach who works well with others, is passionate about swimming with strong communication and customer service skills and who is dedicated to developing athletes into successful national level swimmers. Responsibilities: 1) Plan and oversee 6-7 workouts per week; 2) Assist Head Coach with administrative tasks relating to the team, swim meet arrangements and team performance; 3) Maintain strong relationships with parents; 4) Work in conjunction with the Asphalt Green Aquatics staff and other coaches on issues that concern the organization as a whole; 5) Participate in weekend swim meet as required. Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience. Full time position includes excellent benefits, free access to our facility so no need for a health club membership. Required Skills and Qualifications: 1) ASCA Level 2 or above required; 2) 2-3 years of coaching experience at the collegiate or team level. Resumes should be directed to aghr@asphaltgreen.org. EOE Return to Top Age Group Assistant Swim Coach CALIFORNIA, TEMECULA Temecula Swim Club Listed January 5, 2012 The Temecula Swim Club is a competitive year round swim program in Southern California. We have around 300 swimmers in our program that range in age from 6 to 18 years old. We are currently seeking a passionate, qualified assistant swim coach with experience to work with two of our swim groups. The assistant coach will run two practice groups per day. A 10 & under group and a 11 & over group. Seasonal plans and daily workout plans are required for both groups. A strong knowledge of proper stroke technique, competition turns, race starts and conditioning of swimmers is required. The assistant coach will be a positive influence to all swimmers and an energetic member of our coaching staff. Minimum qualifications: 1) 2+ years of coaching experience. 2) USA Swimming Coach member with minimum current education and safety requirements (CPR, First Aid, AED and Safety Training for Coaches or Life Guard Certification, ASCA Level 1 certification required Level 2 desired). 3) Ability to motivate athletes in a positive manner. 4) Strong work ethic and ability to work independently. 5) Excellent communication skills. And 6) Available to work weekdays Monday – Friday 4pm - 8pm and Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm as required. This is a part time position. Compensation will be determined by the coaches experience and qualifications. Please submit cover letter, resume and three references to Micheal Babich at mbabich@tmecswim.com Review of applications will begin immediately but the position will remain open until it is filled by the best candidate. Contact: Micheal Babich, Head Coach, 951 240 2031, mbabich@tmecswim.com. (www.temeculaswimclub.com) Return to Top Assistant Head Coach IOWA, DES MOINES Central Iowa Aquatics Listed December 30, 2011 Central Iowa Aquatics, an established competitive USA Swimming program in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area, has an immediate opening for an experienced full-time Assistant Head Coach. Duties will include serving as assistant coach leading Age-Group practices, 5 – 6 practices per week, and assisting with Senior and High-Performance practices in addition to meets as needed. Administrative duties will include on deck and off deck responsibilities as directed by Head Coach including, but not limited to, planning and executing age appropriate swimming workouts, scheduling assistant coaches and being able to differentiate workouts to reach all levels of swimmers. Candidate should be a self-starter and have the ability to work with little or no direction. Qualifications will include 3 years of competitive swim coaching experience working with swimmers ages 7 – 18 of varying abilities, teaching/demonstrating proper technique, motivating athletes and strong organizational skills. Must be ASCA certified level 2 coach, maintain current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Safety Training for Swim Coaches, and have the ability to be certified as a coach by USA Swimming. Compensation is competitive, depending on experience. For more information, please call Chris Brown at (515) 745-0678 or email at cjbrowns@aol.com. All inquiries will remain confidential. For more information about Central Iowa Aquatics visit http://www.centraliowaaquatics.org. Return to Top Part Time Coach CENTERVILLE, OHIO WTRC Sharks Listed December 28, 2011 This position is open immediately. Review of applications will begin when received and will remain open until position is filled. Club: Washington Township Rec. Center (WTRC) serves the south side of Dayton, Ohio. The club is 170 members with anticipated growth. WTRC’s mission is to foster the love of swimming, teach life skills, create a positive team/community environment, and to help swimmers achieve their goals in the sport. Position: WTRC is seeking a qualified applicant to serve as a Part Time Coach. This position reports to the head age group coach and head coach. Qualifications: Applicants must be certified in water safety, first aid and CPR and be registered members of United States Swimming, and must submit to a USA Swimming criminal background check. Previous coaching experience and competitive swimming experience desired. Compensation: Hourly pay ranges from 8-12 per hour based on experience and qualifications. This position will be compensated for traveling to meets (mileage, accommodations, etc.). The successful applicant has a strong possibility of obtaining a Head Coaching position of a summer league program. Applicants: Please email a resume with references and a cover letter describing your philosophy on developing the beginning swimmer to: Brian Hein, wtrcsharkscoach@yahoo.com Return to Top Assistant Swim Coach MARYLAND, CHARLES COUNTY Potomac Raiders Swimming Listed December 5, 2011 Potomac Raiders Swimming is seeking an Assistant Swim coach with relevant experience. Candidates must possess CPR, First-Aid, and Safety Training for Swim Coaches certifications. Preference will be given to accomplished ASCA-certified applicants. This individual reports to the Head Coach and assists in the design, planning and implementation of the Raiders Swim Team program with primary responsibility for teaching and coaching developmental and age group swimmers. Duties may include but are not limited to, organizing and coaching practices, attending meets; organizing and coaching lessons and/or clinics. Candidate must be an enthusiastic team player with a flexible, outgoing attitude and a passion for swimming. This competitive team is 10-years old, rosters over 80 swimmers, and is looking to build upon this success. Please e-mail cover letter and resume in confidence to Head Coach Jamie Rivenburg at jamie.rivenburg@yahoo.com. Please also join us online at http://raiderswimming.org Return to Top FULL TIME Age Group Coach KANSAS, LAWRENCE Lawrence Aquahawks Listed November 22, 2011, UPDATED December 14, 2011 Lawrence Aquahawks is seeking a Swim Coach for a year-round swim program. The Lawrence Aquahawks Swim Team has a long standing tradition in the Return to Top ================== Masters ================== Return to Top ================== INTERN POSITIONS ================== Return to Top ================== UNIVERSITY POSITIONS ================== Return to Top ==================== INTERNATIONAL POSITIONS ==================== Senior Swimming Coach Cayman Islands Ministry of Health, Environment, Youth, Sports and Culture Listed February 3, 2012 Closing Date: 14-Feb-2012 The Cayman Islands Government Ministry of Health, Environment, Youth, Sports and Culture invites applications for the following position: SENIOR SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR. The post holder will specialize in providing aquatic training to students ranging from 4 to 18 years of age. In addition to managing the overall day to day operations of the swim facility, the post-holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of training/swimming programmes that are tailored towards the Department of Sports’ goals of physical, emotional, intellectual and social development. Job Details: Agency: Health, Environment, Youth, Sports & Culture; Reference: R0152012; Posted: 27-Jan-2012; Closing Date: 14-Feb-2012; Salary: CI$43,932 - CI$59,088 (US$52,279 – US$70,315). Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: 1) Coaching and instructing an average of 22 classes per week with students ranging from ages 4 to 18; 2) Assisting the Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association where needed; 3) Providing supervision, support and training to 3 full-time Swimming Instructors; 4) Developing and implementing training/swimming programmes that are specific to the Department’s goals; 5) Scheduling and conducting of 6 to 10 special swimming events annually; 6) Ensuring that regular pool maintenance operations are conducted in accordance with stated procedures and guidelines. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Successful Applicants should possess the following: 1) A Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or in a related field with 5 years work experience; or 10 years work experience as a swimming coach with an established and reputable institution; 2) Coaching qualifications of a National Champion Standard, with performance and practical qualifications allowing for mentoring and supervision of entry level coaching qualifications; 3) Certified Aquatic Manager Accreditation or Certified pool operations license; 4) Recognized safety certifications relevant to teaching swimming in a public pool (First Aid, CPR and Life- guard qualifications); 5) Experience working with a variety of adults and children ranging from 4 to 18 years of age, including those who are physically and mentally challenged; 6) Ability to design and implement effective swimming programs for adults and children; 7) Strong management skills; 8) Excellent Interpersonal, organizational and communication (oral & written) skills. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Caymanians. For application form and job description please visit our website at www.gov.ky/recruitment. Application and job description are also available at these links: Application, Job Description. Please submit an application form and resume to: Operational HR Manager, Ministry of Health, Environment, Youth, Sports and Culture, 5th Floor, Government Administration Building, Grand Cayman KY1-9000, Cayman Islands. Return to Top ==================== SUMMER AND CAMP POSITIONS ==================== Return to Top ========================== SWIM SCHOOL AND INSTRUCTIONAL ========================== Return to Top =========================== AQUATIC RELATED POSITIONS =========================== Sport Development Director SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH CAROLINA SWIMMING LSC Listed January 17, 2012 Application Deadline is January 31, 2012 This position reports to the SCLSC Board of Directors and serves to guide, serve, strengthen, and support the structure, functioning, and operations of the SCLSC and its clubs. Core activities include: club and coach education and support, parent education, facilitation and participation in effective LSC governance, enhance club governance, help develop and implement key LSC programs, assist in marketing the sport, help improve and professionalize the LSC, it’s clubs and it’s programs, guide LSC and club strategic planning, help resolve club issues, represent and promote the business of the SCLSC. Club Consultant: 1) Assist newly formed and existing SCLSC clubs to develop effective club structure and operations including: forming bylaws; developing a budget; creating marketing plans; hiring staff; recruiting and retaining athletes; 2) Assist clubs with: strategic planning; operational effectiveness; board/coach relationship issues; evaluations; parent education; volunteer involvement and training; fund raising and grant writing; 3) Provide club education programs throughout the SCLSC addressing both the specific and general needs of a member club or group of clubs; 4) Schedule and direct an SCLSC Swimposium every 2-3 years as directed by the BOD. Club Resource Specialist: 1) Develop a list of best practices and resources available to clubs; 2) Develop a list of facility resources within the LSC; 3) Develop a list of Legal, business, and professional resources for clubs; 3) Develop a list of salary information for use by clubs; 4) Construct a “Best Practices” template to promote the sharing of ideas throughout the LSC. Program Development Coordinator: 1) Facilitate an effective communication plan to disseminate information from USA Swimming and the SCLSC to member clubs; 2)Develop, organize, direct, and evaluate LSC programs to accomplish SCLSC goals and objectives, priorities, and established policies; 3) Assess needs and solicit input from member clubs to develop programs to improve and progress the LSC and its member clubs; 4) Evaluate progress, and provide feedback and recommendations to the SCLSCBOD regarding ongoing and the potential of future programs; 5) Assist in developing recognition and incentive programs to recognize and reward top performing member clubs. For more information and to send your resume, please contact: Maggie.boliek@gmail.com Return to Top
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Important Note About The Position Evaluation Rating System The scores posted are based upon
information employers supply via a questionnaire called The Position Evaluation. The
Position Evaluation asks for information on Area Demographics, Program Characteristics
such as team numbers and pool availability, Coaches Compensation and Benefits, Club and
Coach Stability, and Coaches Authority and Responsibility. The Position Evaluation is a
GUIDE, nothing more. It is the responsibility of the coach to explore in depth each item
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