Job Description:
Date posted: July 29, 2024
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
SMAC National Team Coach
Seattle Metropolitan Aquatic Club is seeking our new National team coach
SMAC is a silver Medal club coming off a successful season highlighted by 3 trials qualifiers and a top 5 finish at Futures. The group is returning a dozen Junior National qualifiers including two trials swimmers. Our goal is to become a Gold medal club. Preparation for 2028 trials begins now.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of high-level achievement progressing from Futures to National and trials level completion.
- Outstanding knowledge of age-appropriate training and technique for various training styles.
- Exemplary communication skills with athletes, parents, coaching staff and facilities.
- Ability to design and implement a dryland program that complements in water training.
- Five years of head or National level coaching experience.
Core objectives & responsibilities
- Establish a culture where the team, the process of learning, and personal improvement though individual responsibility is valued.
- Educate swimmers and families about the roles and value of technical excellence, commitment, and competition in high-level performance.
- Collaborate with the head coach to define seasonal goals and objectives.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with all facilities SMAC utilizes.
- Lead and conduct all in water and dryland sessions.
- Ensure the National group is a role model for the rest of the Club and swim community
- Assist in organizing, executing, and conducting SMAC hosted events, including swim meets and clinics.
- Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach
Community
- Conduct periodic parent/team meetings to inform parent community of team issues and events.
- Maintain current coaching certification requirements according to USA Swimming and Pacific Northwest Swimming
- Adhere to all applicable USA Swimming and PNS rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Compensation
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunities for continuing education.
- Potential for health insurance stipend.
- Simple IRA, team match.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and coaching philosophy to Ken Spencer at [email protected].
We are beginning interviews immediately and will continue to do so until the position is filled.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume and coaching philosophy to Ken Spencer at [email protected].
We are beginning interviews immediately and will continue to do so until the position is filled.
Contact Information
phone: 2063037209