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| Coach Wanted | |
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| Team | Hunter Mill |
| Job Title | Assistant Head Coach - 2025 Season |
| Job Description | |
| The Hunter Mill Swim Team is seeking an Assistant Head Coach for the 2025 summer season. Last summer, Hunter Mill competed in the Northern Virginia Swimming League (NVSL) Division 6 and swam B Meets in the Vienna Developmental League. We have approximately 175 swimmers of all skill levels, including approximately 25 Mini Sharks. 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, 5 Monday night B meets, Boys vs Girls, Lollipop Meet, Divisional Relays, All-Star Relays, Divisionals, Individual All-Stars) and official team events (Friday Night Pep Rally’s and End of Season Swim Banquet). - Instruct swimmers in correct stroke, turn, start, and finish techniques. - Offer constructive feedback to swimmers during and after meets. - Assist with teaching the junior coaches. Provide mentoring for the junior coaches while at practices and meets. - Work closely with the Head Coach and Team Reps by maintaining effective communication. - Facilitate team cheers and lead pep rallies. - Help build a positive team culture. - Help create and implement daily practices for varying age groups. - Work with Head Coach to help prepare for competitive Saturday "A" meets by assisting with the teams line-ups. 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 swimteam@hmsrc.org. The application deadline is February 28th , 2025. |
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