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News: Assistant Swim Team Coach Job Description

Date Published Author
5/8/2023 12:00:00 AM   

Application and Letter of Qualifications due by May 21st.

Assistant Coach Guidelines
 
COACHING TERMS
The coach must be in good standing with the Western Iowa Swim League. The coach acknowledges that agreeing to and signing their name to uphold these guidelines set by the Denison Aquatic Center (DAC); does not guarantee them the coaching position for the following season or year.  They must reapply for any future coaching positions.
 
COACH EXPECTATIONS

  1. Be available for pre-season meetings with the Head Coach and/or Board members as deemed necessary.
  2. Attend all scheduled practices, meets, championships, and the team award banquet unless precluded by illness, or excused with prior permission.
  3. Familiarize yourself with the daily workout plan, and assist in carrying it out.
  4. Maintain a positive and supportive attitude toward the other members of the coaching staff, swimmers of all ability, DAC staff, Parks & Rec Board, Swim Team Parents Board, and parents.
  5. Uphold the ideals and abide by all the rules governing USA Swimming and (insert league/conference)
  6. Submit all requested Denison Stingray and USA Swimming/(insert league/conference) paperwork in a timely fashion.
  7. Maintain a high standards of speech, dress, and behavior, which would be generally required in any recreational business setting.
  8. All media and social media posts must be approved by the Parks & Rec Director before submittal.
  
JOB DESCRIPTION
  1. REPORT TO WORK ON TIME
  2. Provide a positive, encouraging, and challenging atmosphere in which all swimmers, regardless of ability, may improve their skills. Technique comes FIRST.
  3. Treat all swimmers with equal care and concern, regardless of ability, or if you provide them with extra help via private lessons outside of team practice time.
    1. TEAM practice is meant for the whole team to benefit and improve, not certain individuals.
  4. As appropriate, either:
    1. physically enter the water to instruct and assist swimmers who may need it.
    2. demonstrate techniques on dry-land to instruct and assist swimmers who may need help with dry-land or swimming techniques.
  5. Assist with daily workouts including setting up and putting equipment away.
  6. Assist the Head Coach in scheduling meet events, as needed.
  7. Assist the Head Coach in scheduling Championship Meet events, as needed.
  8. Attend team social events whenever possible.
  9. Help plan and participate in the end-of-the-year awards banquet and/or swim party.
  10. Attend any coaches’ or staff meetings required by DAC, Denison Stingrays, or (insert league/conference)
  11. The swimming coach is responsible for assessing form, skill and stamina of each individual swimmer. Practice sessions for competition are conducted by the swim coach. Individuals or teams are instructed on competition rules, good sportsmanship, competitive spirit, and teamwork skills.
CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred certifications include but are not limited to:
  1. American Red Cross CPR
  2. Lifeguarding certification
  3. Water Safety Instructor
Coaches are responsible for maintaining current certifications.
 
MAXIMUM SALARY
$900 (based on experience)