Position: Assistant Swim Coach, Waves Swim Team
Reports to: Head Coach Waves Swim Team & Swim Team Director
Exempt: Full time, schedule is Wed, Thu, Fri 3:45-8:00p
Saturday and Sunday are available to attend meets or practices on weekends.
*Monday and Tuesday off days.
Previous Experience & Proficiencies
· Level 2+ coaching certificate
· Three to five years directly coaching various age groups under the direction of a Head Coach.
· Three to five years designing, implementing various practices for all age groups
· Microsoft Office Proficiency suite
· Familiarity with Team Unify is not required but is an added benefit
· Current Safety Training for Swim Coaches, (Club will support efforts to complete within 30 days of employment).
· Current CPR/AED (Complete prior too or within 30 days of employment)
· USA Coach Certification (willing to get within 30 days of employment)
· Attend meets and be on deck during them and practices
· Support and following the policies and procedures of the Weymouth Club, and Waves Swim Team
Coaching Education
· Maintain proper level of credentials, including but not limited to ASCA certification, CPR/AED, Safety Training for Coaches
· Advance continuing education by attending clinics & conferences
· Extensive knowledge of competitive swimming, the physics of swimming, stroke mechanics, USA Swimming rules & regulations.
Coaching Role
· Assist Head Coach with creating age & skill appropriate swim practice sessions
· Attend & assist Head Coach with administering swim practices
· Attend scheduled dual & USA meets, as determined by the Head Coach
· Assist Head Coach with recruiting swimmers from the Waves developmental programs to join the Waves USA team and/or Waves Summer Swim Team.
· Coach pre-competitive programs, Waves 101 & JV programs two sessions per week for each.
O Execute at least two recreational fun meets for the Waves 101/JV/Fit Teen groups. Ensure the fun meets are scheduled at times that minimize the impact on Club members. The goal is to foster a sense of team spirit & encourage participation in the team.
Tentative annual schedule: Jan & Apr (During Breaks on Weekends (later in the day).)
Communication, Promotions, Website
· Collaborate with Swim Team Director & Head Coach to develop a monthly social media calendar & compelling storyboard
· Assist Head Coach with capturing images to support the social media plan
· Work with Swim Team Director & Marketing Coordinator to maximize social reach of the swim team & related programs.
· Assist Head Coach & admin team with executing successful fundraising efforts.
Working with the Parent Committee
Advancement of the Waves Swim Team, Weymouth Club Mission & Values
· Be a Club ambassador for the sport of swimming & the swimming development process.
· Especially important when we use Swim School and JV/101 programs as feeders.
· Be available to discuss potential move ups to Swim Team with WSS and Directors.
· Perform other related duties as assigned by the executive team & department director.
This could be a Manager on Duty shift
Coverage for Manager on Duty shift
· Attend Weekly Manager meetings, All-Team Meetings, Weekly Coaches meeting, & required safety meetings.
· Advance the mission of the Weymouth Waves Swim Team, Weymouth Waves Swim School, & Weymouth Club