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Salina Aquatics Club is seeking a head
coach to begin the 2005 Short Course swimming season. Applicants
should be open-minded and goal-oriented team players. Enthusiasm is a
must, as well as a passion for children and seeing them positively
develop. We are interested in a coach who believes in lifelong
learning about the sport of swimming and coaching techniques.
Applicants must have a competitive
swimming and coaching background and be a USA Swimming certified coach
who has passed the first year exam. He or she must have a
comprehensive knowledge of the rules and fundamentals of competitive
swimming and abide by Missouri Valley and USA Swimming rules and
regulations. ASCA level 2 preferred but not required. Knowledge of
Hy-Tek software a plus. An applicant must be able to demonstrate
organizational and record -keeping skills. A background check will be
required. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Salina Aquatics Club averages between
50-100 mostly novice swimmers. Numbers fluctuate depending on the time
of year because of outside participation in summer recreation leagues.
Our team is looking for a leader to develop a senior program while
continuing to promote a club that is welcoming to all ages, levels and
commitments. We have one Sectional qualifier, a small group of early
HS swimmers, and a handful of promising 10 –12 year olds. We have a
light, but steady, stream of newcomers into the program throughout the
year.
During the short course season, the
coach must be on deck for team practices M-F from 4-6 PM at the local
YMCA and also M-TH 6-8 PM at the high school natatorium. We currently
have two assistant coaches, and possible high school assistants, with
limited availability to help on deck. Attendance at designated
team-meets is also required. Summer practice schedules will vary
depending on pool availability. The club is looking for a good
communicator and ambassador that can work with city and other
community officials in the future regarding drives toward establishing
a new outdoor city swimming complex.
Other duties of the head coach include
but are not limited to:
- Communicating openly and
regularly with swimmers, parents, board members and other coaches.
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Setting measurable goals for club growth and development
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Creating seasonal plans for the club and provide the board with
written explanations as well as post-season summaries of goals and
improvements
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Voting member of the board. Attendance at board meetings
required.
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Completing and sending in all meet entries
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Maintaining team/athlete database
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Acting in a professional manner at all time – will have to
communicate and work with local school district and YMCA staff. |
