Torpedoes Assistant Coach

Description

The West Springfield Park & Recreation Department seeks a reliable, trustworthy, engaging, motivated and experienced Assistant Coaches to bring a positive, energetic, and forward-thinking presence to the Torpedoes Swim Team. The West Springfield Torpedoes is a competitive swim program that serves the youth of West Springfield during two distinct swim seasons (Winter & Summer). The team consists of approximately 80-100 swimmers, who are grouped into different levels for training, and utilizes one indoor, six-lane pool located at the West Springfield High School. The Assistant Swim Coach’s responsibilities include analyzing swim techniques and determining skill levels, developing individualized swimming programs, educating swimmers on various techniques and styles, overseeing training and preparing swimmers for meets. To be successful, Swim Coaches should be empathetic, patient, and understand the varying abilities of swimmers on the team. Exceptional Swim Coaches are those who place performance over results and are able to motivate and inspire. Torpedoes Swim Team is co-sponsored by the West Springfield Park & Recreation Department and is a coach-facilitated organization supported by a parent run volunteer Board of Directors that cooperatively work together to create a culture that aims to develop well-rounded swimmers and students. Coaches should have excellent organizational, communication, and public relations skills. This position is seasonal (Summer Season: April-July, Winter Season: October-January).

Examples of Duties

Coaching Responsibilities:

• Provide structured practices tailored to meet the needs of each training group
• Coordinate swimming, dryland training, and meet schedules seasonally (Winter and Summer)
• Determine swimmers’ abilities and skill levels before setting up training programs.
• Develop and implement training programs that focus on improving technique, stroke placement, speed, and style.
• Teach brand new swimming styles or strokes.
• Educate swimmers on water safety.
• Use a range of activities to improve water confidence.
• Record training sessions in order to analyze strokes, techniques, and monitor progress.
• Set training goals and objectives for teams as well as individual swimmers.
• Teach and perfect skills like flips, kicks, body rolls, floating, and breath control.
• Ensure the pool or training area is clean, well-maintained, and free of hazards.
• Scout swimmers and prepare teams and individuals for swim meets.
• Oversee individual group placement and advancement of swimmers
• Attend all Board of Director, parent, and coach’s meetings
• Develop long-term goals and foster team spirit by exhibiting a positive, team building attitude
• Work cooperatively with the Board of Directors to administer team goals
• Communicate in a professional and timely manner with coaches, swimmers, and parents
• Manage overall team administrative functions

Qualifications

Shift: 5:30pm-8:30pm, Monday-Thursday ~ 7:30am-1:00pm for Saturday Meets, or as assigned. This position is seasonal (Winter Season: Summer Season: April-July, October-January).
Salary: The salary range for this position is $17.00 (Assistant Coach) per hour depending on experience and certifications held.
Qualifications: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Qualified candidates should be certified in CPR & First Aid. Candidates should have excellent organizational, communication, and public relation skills. Must be able to provide their own transportation to and from swim practice/meets.