What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEAD SWIM COACH position at Farmington Country Club?
Responsible for developing, managing, and promoting a competitive swim program centered around fun and comradery, while ensuring a safe and well-organized environment for all participants during the summer swim team season (May-August).
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the leader of the coaching staff and represent Farmington Country Club in a professional capacity during practices, meets, and events
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise coaching staff as needed
- Oversee swimmer registration; ensure all required forms and documentation are completed, reviewed, and submitted to the Jefferson Swim League (JSL) per league deadlines
- Schedule self and staff to attend and manage all designated practices and swim meets
- Develop weekly practice plans and athlete progression training modules aimed at tracking and improving swimmer development over time, including, but not limited to, time trials and stroke proficiency, ensuring compliance with meet and league regulations
- Communicate weekly practice plans with coaching staff
- Ensure the execution of weekly practice plans that foster a positive team culture by motivating swimmers through sportsmanship, safety, and skill development in a fun, engaging, and spirited environment
- Supervise and execute all required procedures for home swim meets, including equipment setup and breakdown, volunteer coordination support, and meet data entry
- Operate and maintain software programs to include meet lineups, entries, and pre- and post-meet reports with accurate team statistics
- Collaborate with Aquatics Coordinator and Swim Team Committee to submit team information for inclusion in the Club communications
- Plan, execute, and participate in all team spirit and extra-curricular activities
- Attend JSL meetings as required and execute outlined JSL Head Coach responsibilities pre and post meet
- Communicate relevant league updates to staff/families
- Attend Pool Committee meetings as needed.
- Maintain organization of designated storage, office space, and pool deck during practice and swim meets.
- Maintain accurate inventory of swim team equipment and supplies
- Work closely with parents to plan and evaluate team programs in and out of season
- Manage parent communication via Farmington accounts in a timely manner, to include questions, concerns, and conflicts in a professional manner.
- Monitor, identify and promptly respond to potential hazards or safety concerns in and around the aquatic environment during practices and meets.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Strong background in competitive swimming with prior swim coaching experience
- Demonstrated experience managing and supervising staff or teams
- Ability to adapt and problem-solve in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong organizational skills, professional communication abilities, and high attention to detail
- Ability to meet all JSL and Club administrative deadlines
- Ability to cultivate a positive and motivating culture amongst athletes, parents, coaching staff, and the aquatics department.
Certifications:
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification (preferred)
- Coaches Safety Training certification
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or equivalent (or higher), including CPR for the professional Rescuer, infant/child CPR, AED training, and First Aid
- American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED and First Aid Training or equivalent
- Athlete Protection and Concussion Training.
Candidates who do not hold required certifications at the time of application will be provided training upon hire. This position is seasonal and is contingent upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with Jefferson Swim League (JSL) regulations.