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Head Swim Team Coach

Job Description:

Date posted: August 30, 2024

Location: 18945 Pebble Beach Way, Monument, CO, USA

The Country Club at Woodmoor is seeking a dynamic, skilled, and motivated Head Coach for our year-round competitive swim program, The Woodmoor Tsunamis. The program is coach run and club owned.

Responsibilities:

The individual selected for this full-time position needs to be experienced in the day-to-day operations of a swim club, self-motivated, and organized. The head coach is responsible for the day-to-day operations, hands-on guidance, and involvement of all aspects of the swim program, including but not limited to, communication with parents, swimmers, and club members.  The Head Coach must be in good standing with USA swimming.  The Head Coach’s primary training group will be at the Senior Level but will also be responsible for the training and development of the assistant coaches. The head coach will report to the General Manager of the club as well as the Aquatics Director.

The Head Coach will be involved in setting swim team policies, developing, and implementing an overall vision and progression of the team.

Qualifications:

  • Organization and leadership skills
  • Experience developing swimmers from the beginning level to national qualifiers
  • Current USA Swimming certification and Red Cross Lifeguarding
  • Proficient Computer Skills
  • Communication skills (verbal and written)

Duties:

Swimmer and Team Development:

  • Commitment to on deck training with Senior Level swimmers (majority) and development and participation with all other level groups and their training.
  • Off deck administration duties.
  • Design and oversee all training plans for all swim groups, age-appropriate training programs, including dry land.
  • Assessment and assignment of swimmers to training groups and appropriate goal setting.
  • Develop and foster a positive team spirit and camaraderie, emphasizing team building.
  • Promoting and encouraging a positive, progressive and inclusive culture.

Meets:

  • Development of the meet schedule. Creating the competition calendar for the short course, long course, and championship seasons.
  • Ensure all swim meets have adequate coaching coverage for all participating swimmers. Provide support at swim meets for all club swimmers as needed and/or in support of the entire team.
  • Prepare meet entries in accordance with the meet schedule and prepare meet entries for each meet.
  • Travel with the Senior Level Groups for championships.
  • Administration:
    • Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner including all forms required by USA Swimming.
    • Maintain current coaches’ credentials as required by USA Swimming.
    • Coordinate with the aquatics director to maintain a consistent swim practice schedule and pool/facility use.
    • Developing and overseeing training plans of the assistant coaches.
  • Communication:
    • Communicate effectively to team members with weekly emails.  Update our team website and social media regularly.
    • Coordinate and schedule regular coaches meetings.
    • Maintain an overall positive, consistent, and effective motivation strategy when working with swimmers, parents, and coaching staff in relation to any aspect of our program.
  • Compensation:
    • The Country Club at Woodmoor offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. The anticipated salary range for the head coach will be $50-55,000. The final salary amount, bonus incentives, and employment benefits will be discussed based on experience and candidate discussion.

 

 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a cover letter to include a brief explanation of their coaching philosophy and experience along with a resume to Arin Peterson [email protected]

Candidates who meet our qualifications will be invited to a Zoom interview and/or in person interview.

Contact Information

Arin Peterson

18945 Pebble Beach Way

phone: 719-884-7240