The Virginia Run Riptide, Division 5 (2023), NVSL Swim Team, is seeking a head coach for the summer of 2024, from
May 27 th (the day after Memorial Day) through July 27 th . The team is comprised of approximately 200 team
swimmers ranging in age from 5 – 18.
The Head Coach is responsible for managing all aspects of the swim program: overseeing the assistant and junior
coaches, lane and specialty coaching, running practices and drills, seeding A meets, managing swimmers and
coaching at both NVSL & WFDL meets, and attending swim team social events during the season. A full team
calendar will be determined and provided prior to the season. The Riptide is looking for a long-term coach for the
team.
We are looking for a professional and experienced coach who has great enthusiasm for children and a passion for
coaching. Important qualities for our next coach include:
- Excellent communication skills with children, coaches, team reps, and parents
- Ability to teach and motivate swimmers of all ages and skill levels
- A coach who will foster a competitive swim environment for the Riptide while emphasizing sportsmanship and fun
- A leader who will develop and encourage team spirit in the swimmers and the coaches
Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Prepare and lead all practices for the swim team
- Seed swimmers for all NVSL meets and approve swimmers’ stroke selection for WFDL meets
- Work with all swimmers and instruct coaching staff to improve swimmers technical swimming ability in an environment that is conducive to swimmer retention and enjoyment
- At all times conduct oneself in a professional manner, leading by example in showing the proper level of respect and sportsmanship to Riptide and opposition swimmers, coaches, parents and all officials
- Assist in recruiting and interviewing assistant and junior coaches. Supervise and mentor the coaching staff, working together to conduct practices, manage meets and coordinate team-building activities along with team reps
- Prepare for, participate in, and attend all NVSL Dual Meets, all Western Fairfax Developmental League Meets, Time Trials, Relay Event meets, and Individual Divisional/All Star Meets
- Provide feedback to swimmers on progress and goals, and communicate with parents effectively and in a timely manner
- Work with team reps on all aspects of the swim team
- Prepare meet sheets in coordination with the Riptide Swim Team Representatives according to NVSL and WFDL rules
- Attend and participate in team social functions
- Attend all required NVSL Coach’s Meetings and Clinics
Requirements
- Previous head swimming coaching experience or extensive assistant coaching experience
- Familiarity with NVSL rules and USA swimming rules
- Ability to demonstrate and teach all strokes, turns, starts and finishes correctly
- Knowledge of best practices and training techniques for successful competitive swimming
- General knowledge or willingness to learn Hy-Tek Team Manager software
- Strong communication, organization and leadership skills.
- Ability and experience working with children of all ages, ability and competitive levels
- Fairfax County Pool Operator license, lifeguard and CPR certification, preferred
- Background Check and USA Swimming Athlete Protection Training
Coaching Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience and in line with the average rate
of pay for head coaches and bonuses within our current/future division. Interested candidates should send their
resume and references to Karen Harris at karen.harris@variptide.com
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