Head Swim Coach
The Stoughton Aqua Racers (STAR) is a community based competitive swimming team committed to provide the physical, mental, and emotional skills, which will develop character, integrity, and pride for all our swimmers. We aim to build champions in the pool and in life.
The STAR administrative board is seeking qualified applicants for a head coach to grow our program with the goals of improving our swimmers and our LCS club ranking.
Responsibilities
● Create, support, and nurture an energetic and connected team environment for swimmers, assistant coaches, and parents.
● Develop positive relationships with participants and provide motivational support and guidance.
● Guide stroke development, swimming technique, and conditioning for multiple swimming levels.
● Set goals and expectations with coaches and swimmers consistent with their skills and abilities.
● Enforce team policies and procedures.
● Evaluate assistant coaching staff.
● Recruit, retain, and grow the team.
● Act as a liaison between the administrative board, coaching staff, and parents. Maintain positive working relationships with administrators and personnel in the operation of our facilities.
● Organize and administer new swimmer tryouts.
● Work with the parent board to set staff, practice, and meet schedules.
● Supervise, evaluate, and train assistant coaches. Hold staff meetings, as necessary.
● Attend all board meetings (when not coinciding with practice times) and team functions.
● Complete general administrative duties as assigned.
Experience and Qualifications
● Candidates must become a coach member of USA Swimming and must have or be willing to satisfactorily complete safety training, background check, and athlete protection training required by USA Swimming.
Compensation
● Competitive wage based on experience.
● STAR will reimburse expenses to become certified, if needed.
Daily practice times vary by season with some Saturdays and swim meets (may be Saturday, Sunday, or both). Start date is end August
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 14 – 20 per week
Grade levels:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person