What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Swim Team Coach position at Orange County Sportsplex?
Hillsborough Aquatic Club is looking to hire a full-time Assistant Coaches and/or Head Age Group Coach. This job will be based at the Orange County Sportsplex in Hillsborough, NC.
Compensation - commensurate with experience.
This position is designed to assist and support the Hillsborough Aquatic Club Head Coach with the day-to-day operations of the Hillsborough Aquatic Club, which is owned and based out of the Orange County Sportsplex Aquatic Center. Under the direction and guidance of the Head Coach, the Head Age Group Coach will lead and direct the Age Group Program. This is a leadership position that will support and carry out the Vision, Values, and Behaviors of the club through direction, development, and setting the direction of the Age Group Program.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Planning and running pool workouts for a group of 20-30 swimmers
- Assisting in coaching all groups as assigned by the Head Coach
- Assisting in planning and executing team events
- Assisting in maintaining team database and team website
- Handle administrative details, including parent communication, meet entries for respective groups, supervision, and billing
- Attend and coach at all swim meets for respective groups
- Assist in the management of Sportsplex facility hosted swim meets
- Assist in the upkeep and maintenance of the Aquatic Center
- Coaching and building the HAC Master’s Swim Program
- Designing, implementing, and directing new competitive swim programs
- Model and celebrate the club values and behaviors.
- Work collaboratively and respectfully with coaches, staff and other club leaders to
- serve the best interest of the business and members.
- Be exceptional in the application of positive, consistent, and effective motivation
strategies when working with swimmers, parents, and coaching staff in relation to all
aspects of the program.
- Foster team spirit by exhibiting and maintaining a positive attitude and team building.
- Demonstrate a cooperative, prompt, and respectful communication style with
swimmers, parents, community members, and staff.
- Assist the Head Coach in the design of the LTAD for the competitive swimming program That fits within the scope of group goals and objectives.
- Design the seasonal plans and group standards for the Age Group Program that fits
within the scope of group goals and objectives.
- Produce the Age Group seasonal practice schedules and weekly coach schedules.
- Provide Leadership and Instruction to the Age Group coaches and swimmers.
- Administer and train all age group coaches on the seasonal plans.
- Recruit, Manage, Mentor, and Evaluate direct reports.
- Ensure the Associate Head Age Group Coach is managing, mentoring and evaluating
their direct reports.
- Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with direct reports providing guidance and an opportunity for learning and feedback.
- Conduct parent meetings as needed.
- Help lead and facilitate the weekly staff meetings along with the Head Coach.
- Ensure regular communications with parents at the Age Group Level.
- Oversee the recruitment of swimmers by ensuring summer league meets are
attended by coaches and clinics are conducted.
- Ensure administrative and coordination needs and requirements are met both internally and externally for Age Group swimmers and coaches.
- Oversee age group meet entries and attend meets as required.
- Maintain compliance with USA Swimming coaching standards.
- Work closely with the Board to provide feedback and input on requirements and needs as well as reporting on delivering the vision and responsibilities.
- Follow all USA Swimming policies including SafeSport as well as ensuring all Hillsborough Aquatic Club coaches are compliant.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000 - $50,000