Head Coach

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Responsibilities

[•     Directly oversee all aspects of the Senior and National Groups

•     Plan, prepare and conduct swimming and dryland workouts for Level 3, Senior, and national swimmers

•     Create and carry out seasonal registrations for all groups

•     Must work with WARC and high school staff to coordinate practice times/home meet schedules

•     Have the ability to fill in and coach all levels

•     Create meet schedule and carry out all meet billing

•     Oversee private lesson scheduling and billing

•     Review and work with all coaches to season plan and insure appropriate coaching coverage of all groups and meets

•     Be an energetic, compassionate teacher and a strong motivator capable of molding successful swimmers in and out of the water, while allowing individuals to define success for themselves

•     Assist swimmers in developing and improving the technical and physical skills of competitive swimming, and aid them in achieving success, as it pertains to each individual

•     Play an integral part in community engagement and sponsorships

•     Travel to local and out-of-state meets

•     Work directly with the WSL board and other coaches to create a positive and inclusive team environment

•     Perform additional administrative duties that pertain to the daily operations of the club such as website updates and registration.

•     Assist with programming needs and performs other related duties as assigned.

•     Create a positive and energetic atmosphere for our swimmers. Have FUN!

REQUIREMENTS: [The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum education and/or hands-on experience necessary to perform each essential responsibility.]

•     Current USA Swimming coach member in good standing, including all courses and certifications 

•     Willing to take part in continued education

•     Has a vision, a plan and the drive to take the team to the next level.

•     Has comprehensive knowledge and understanding of competitive swimming, stroke mechanics, strength and conditioning training, Safe Sport, dryland exercises, and USAS rules and regulations.

•     Has legal authority to work in the USA and with a valid driver’s license.

•     Prior experience training, managing and developing assistant coaches is preferred

•     Has excellent communication, organizational, motivational skills, and strong sense of personal responsibility and integrity.

•     Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

 COMPENSATION:

·        $45,00 - $60,000 based on experience.

·        Travel costs for meets covered (milage, hotel, per diem)

HOW TO APPLY

Send resume and cover letter to applications@willistonsealions.net

Include three current references with contact information. References will not be checked until final interviews are conducted and agreed upon by you and the team.

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Qualifications

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