Coach Wanted | |
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Team | Fairfax Club Estates |
Job Title | Head Swim Coach - 2025 Season |
Job Description | |
Fairfax Club Estates Swim Team (5601 Snowy Owl Drive, Fairfax) is looking to fill positions for a head coach (or co-head coaches) for the 2025 summer swim season. Our team consists of approximately 115 spirited swimmers ranging in age from 4 - 18. We successfully competed in Division 13 last summer and are excited to build upon our growth this summer. We are looking for an experienced and energetic coach to be part of our team. Position Summary Coaching candidates should be experienced in working with swimmers of varying ages and abilities, be positive and inclusive leaders, and have an interest in promoting a growth mindset in our swimmers. Candidates should also be role models for our younger swimmers. Our ideal candidates will be compassionate leaders who value the swimmer as a whole person, rather than just a swimmer who gains team points. Qualifications -Experience as a Head Coach or Assistant Coach for a swim team -Experience seeding meets using team software, or an eagerness to learn the software program -Effective communication, organization, leadership, and collaboration skills. -Current First Aid/ CPR and pool operator certification or willingness to get certified with team reimbursement -Knowledge of USA swimming rules -Experience working with children of all ages and ability levels -Ability to communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, and team reps Responsibilities -Attend all practices, meets, and team events (including social events and setup/breakdown of meets) -Create practice workout: all four strokes, starts, turns, and finishes, correct improper strokes and address swimmer disqualifications -Create competitive Saturday A meet sheets, in collaboration with Assistant coaches as well as Team Reps -Provide constructive feedback to all swimmers -Communicate expectations and practice workouts with Assistant coaches -Be positive and encouraging -Interact with swimmers, fellow coaches, and team reps in a professional manner -Be responsive in communicating with team representatives Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to fceflippers@gmail.com |