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National Team Coach

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

Ken Spencer

phone: 2063037209