Job Title: Head Coach, NVSL Summer Swim Team
Location: Hunt Valley Swim Club, Springfield, VA
Team: Hunt Valley Stingrays

Position Overview:
The Hunt Valley Stingrays, a high-energy, fun-loving NVSL Division 2 (2024) swim team, seeks an experienced and kid-friendly Head Coach for the 2025 summer swim season who will focus on stroke development, technique, and race strategies while fostering team spirit, promoting good sportsmanship, and ensuring the swimmers have fun. . The Stingrays have approximately 180 swimmers ranging from ages 5 to 18, with a robust pipeline of younger swimmers in the Lil' Rays developmental program. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive team culture that emphasizes competitive swimming, fun, and good sportsmanship.

The season begins with evening practices in the last week of May and continues through to the Individual All-Stars meet at the end of July. Meets take place on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings, with additional Wednesday relay meets. The Head Coach is expected to attend all practices, meets, and official team events, including Friday evening pep rallies and an end-of-season banquet.

Head Coach Responsibilities:

• Foster a fun, positive, safe, and inclusive experience for swimmers of all skill levels.
• Develop and implement practice plans for swimmers across all age groups, and oversee coaching staff in executing these plans.
• Provide swimmers with constructive feedback on their performance and stroke technique during practices and meets.
• Mentor and manage the swim team coaching staff, including assistant and junior coaches.
• Work collaboratively with the Lil' Rays developmental swim program to ensure a smooth transition for younger swimmers into the competitive team.
• Enthusiastically participate in all swim meets, pep rallies, and social events, contributing to team spirit and morale.
• Take the lead in meet preparation, including creating competitive Saturday "A" meet line-ups, reviewing and approving meet entries, and confirming swimmer eligibility.
• Cultivate and promote the Stingrays' team culture, emphasizing positivity, sportsmanship, and fun. Coordinate team cheers, select themes for meets and pep rallies, celebrate swimmer achievements, and model good sportsmanship.
• Collaborate with Swim Team Representatives during the off-season to plan staffing and season activities.
• Maintain effective communication and relationships with the Swim Team Representatives and the Hunt Valley Pool Board.

Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of swim coaching experience.
• 1-2+ years of NVSL coaching experience (NVSL head coaching experience preferred).
• Experience working with swimmers of all ages and abilities.
• Strong knowledge of NVSL rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• A commitment to fostering a positive team culture and promoting good sportsmanship.

How to Apply:
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter/statement of interest to huntvalleyswimteamrep@gmail.com. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply soon, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a selection is made.

About Hunt Valley Swim Club:
Hunt Valley Swim Club is a charter member of the NVSL with a rich history spanning more than six decades of competitive summer swimming. We are located at 7100 Sydenstricker Rd, Springfield, VA 22152.