JOB DESCRIPTION
Raleigh Swimming Association (RSA) is currently seeking a Head Age Group Coach.
Interested candidates should have a passion for the sport, experience with competitive swimming, experience coaching age group athletes, excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic and a desire to learn and grow as a coach and professional.
Additional qualifications include, but are not limited to:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in competitive swimming programs at the developmental level
- Knowledge in practical, theoretical, and psychological concepts of competitive swimming as well as an understanding of age and gender characteristics of children and adolescents
- Knowledge of the physiological aspects of competitive swimming training, and how to develop swimmers in a safe manner
- Experience in planning and running successful meets
- Certifications required: USA Swimming Coach, Lifeguard.
The Head Age Group Coach works closely with the Head Coach to determine the goals for the swim team, grow the membership, and retain the current membership. In addition, responsibilities include developing all levels of age group swimmers with a focus on technique, primary coaching responsibility of our 13/14 age group and 9/10 age group swimmers, planning and implementation of swim and dryland training, attending weekend swim meets as scheduled, consistently communicating with swimmers and parents and other team administrative duties as defined by the Head Coach and the Board of Directors.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience, with a range of $30,000 to $40,000. Benefits and performance bonuses are possible for the ideal candidate.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in joining our vision, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] or [email protected].
About Raleigh Swimming Association
Raleigh Swimming Association (RSA) is a top 100 USA Swimming Club founded in 1960 by All-American Bill Sonner. RSA is a member- owned organization that owns its practice facility in Raleigh, North Carolina, the 7th location in the top-50 swimming cities as ranked by USA Swimming. Based in a top city for young professionals, RSA has 250+ swimmers ranging from the novice to the senior national level athlete, including numerous age group swimmers in the top 20 in the United States. RSA is more than just a swim team. RSA is committed to developing the highest level of competitive excellence for every swimmer, while simultaneously encouraging spirit, honesty, team pride, personal commitment and individual growth. Our organization is a place where ‘swimming’ is the medium through which swimmers are molded, friendships are fostered, character is nurtured and dreams come true.
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