Contact: wcwaveheadcoach@gmail.com
Location: Buffalo, MN 55313
Program Level: Club
Commitment: Part Time
Posting Date: 03/08/2024
POSITION: Assistant Swim Coach
REPORTS TO: Head Coach & Board of Directors
LOCATION: Buffalo Community Middle School (1300 Hwy 25 N Buffalo MN 55313)
WORK HOURS: Monday – Friday evenings & occasional daytime Weekends for swim meets
SUPERVISES: Junior Coaches
SALARY RANGE: Competitive Hourly Rate based on Qualifications & Experience
Position Summary
The Assistant Coach is responsible for working with the Head Coach in all coaching related activities, developing and sustaining a successful program with a strong emphasis in skill development, sportsmanship and teamwork. Provides feedback, execution and direction during swim practices and swim meets and interacts with parents and athletes in a positive manner. Provides a high level of customer service and ensures a safe program environment.
Minimum Qualifications
● High School Diploma or GED.
● Maintain all coaching certifications required by and remain in good standing with USA Swimming & MN Swimming.
● Lifeguard Certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days.
● Background in competitive swimming.
Preferred Qualifications
● College degree.
● Experience coaching various ages, levels and abilities of competitive swimming which could include Club, High School and/or College. Position Responsibilities
● Provide training appropriate for swim club members and instruction of skills and techniques appropriate to the level of the swimmer; organize, order, and supervise practice sessions, set team goals for each practice session, and provide a nurturing athletic environment for the advancement of each individual member.
● Be the primary instructional coach with most hours spent on deck coaching and leading.
● Provide supervision and direction of coaching including but not limited to the following:
● Communicate between coaches, athletes, and parents regarding training and competition.
● Assist with expanding the club and retaining current swimmers.
● Mentor, guide and serve as a positive role-model for Junior Coaching staff.
● Provide an environment that is compliant with all applicable Club, USA Swimming, and MN Swimming regulations, including current Safe Sport policies. Mutual respect should extend to the Coach-Swimmer, Coach-Parent, and Coach-Official relationships. The Assistant Coach should be a model of sportsmanship.
Desired Skills and Abilities
● Able to be engaged with and support all members of the club whether they seek to compete at high levels of swimming or simply enjoy swimming as a recreational sport for exercise and health.
● Ability to hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere in the zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodations.
● Ability to see and observe all sections of an assigned zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodations.
● Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to respond promptly.
● Good organization skills.
● Ability to serve as a positive role model and provide constructive feedback.
● Ability to effectively resolve conflict.
● Ability to travel, attend meetings and trainings.
● Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
Working Conditions
● Ability to support child or adult body weight in the water during an emergency.
● Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
● Perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting to 15 pounds at a time in a warm or cool pool environment.
* This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive.
** All interested applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé and three references to the WAVE Board of Directors at buffalowaveswimboard@gmail.com AND wcwaveheadcoach@gmail.com