| Coach Wanted | |
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| Team | Cottontail |
| Job Title | Assistant Head Coach - 2025 Season |
| Job Description | |
Job Title: Assistant Head Coach The Cottontail Cobias Swim Team is seeking an Assistant Head Coach for the 2025 season. Last summer, Cottontail competed in the Northern Virginia Swimming League (NVSL) Division 8 and swims B Meets in the Springfield Burke Developmental League. We have around 220 swimmers (around 40 minis) of all skill levels. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic assistant head coach with a passion for working with swimmers of all ability levels. Working with the Head Coach, the Assistant Head Coach will focus on stroke development and technique while fostering team spirit and a positive team culture. Our practices usually begin the Tuesday after Memorial Day, with the season commencing at the end of July. Assistant Head Coach Responsibilities: • Attend all practices, meets (Time Trials, 5 Saturday A meets, 4 Monday night B meets, Rally in the Alley Developmental Meet, Divisional Relays, All-Star Relays, IM Carnival, Divisionals, Individual All-Stars) and official team events (Team pep rallies on Friday evenings before home A meets, age-group dinners an end-of-season banquet).
• Instruct swimmers in correct stroke, turn, start, and finish techniques
• Offer constructive feedback to swimmers during and after meets, including reviewing and disqualifications.
• Manage the junior coaches. Provide oversight and mentoring for the junior coaches while performing their suits at swim practices, swim meets, and all team related activities.
• Work closely with the Team Reps by maintaining effective communication.
• Facilitate team cheers and lead pep rallies.
• Help build a positive team culture.
• Work closely with the Mini Cobia Head Coach and discuss when/if minis are ready to be moved
up to the swim team. • Help create and implement daily practices for varying age groups.
• Work with Head Coach to help prepare for competitive Saturday "A" meets by helping create
meet lineups in Swimtopia. • Help prepare meet sheets for Monday "B" meets and review all meet entries.
Qualifications: • Prior assistant coaching experience or extensive junior coaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of NVSL rules and procedures.
• Ability to work with the Head Coach to develop practice schedules for varying age groups.
• Excellent communication skills with children, parents, volunteers, and coaching staff.
• Lifeguard Certification and Pool Operator Certification (or the ability to obtain them).
How to Apply: Interested candidates should email their resumes to cottontailcobias@gmail.com |
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