Swim Club Head Senior Coach

Responsible for administering the 13 and older swimming operation of the club in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Minnetonka Public Schools, the Minnesota LSC and USA Swimming. This includes, but is not limited to, seasonal planning, meet scheduling, coordinating the effective and efficient execution of daily swimming operations, overseeing swimmer and coach development, providing oversight of the 13/older coaching staff, and in fostering communication amongst all families and staff members.

Responsibilities:

• Coach on-deck, run group practices, teach competitive swimming, and delegate to and supervise assistant coaches to ensure that athletes are learning and improving. Work with lead group coaches on setting up season plans and monitoring training group workouts.
• Develop competition schedule for 13/14 and Senior levels of the club for both seasons. Ensure 13/older club athletes are entered into an appropriate amount and level of meets.
• Plan, schedule, assist in set up, and run Minnetonka home meets. Ensure appropriate level of both staff and volunteers for the meet.
• Foster efficient communication across the staff, families, and swimmers. Implement and oversee team communication through website, newsletters, and other means of communication.
• Assist the Aquatics Director with hiring, development, and evaluation of assistant 13/older club coaches.
• Develop agendas for and conduct timely staff and parent meetings including parent education programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• ASCA level III or higher preferred.
• Extensive background in competitive swimming, stroke mechanics, age-appropriate dryland training techniques, USA-S swimming rules and regulations.
• Experience as a swim coach for at least 5 years.
• Experience as a 13/older swim coach (preferred).
• Current American Red Cross Certifications in First Aid, CPR, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, USA Swim Coach certification (preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership and public relations skills.