The Cruisers are NOW HIRING for SUMMER 2025!

Team: Crosspointe Cruisers

Position: Assistant Head Swim Coach

Job Description:

The Crosspointe Cruisers, an NVSL Division 2 neighborhood swim team, is currently accepting

applications for the position of Assistant Head Coach for the 2025 summer swim season. The Cruisers

are a large swim team, consisting of approximately 200 regular swim team members (ages 5-18) who live

in northern Virginia's Crosspointe and surrounding neighborhoods.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic assistant coach with strong stroke development and

technical skills, a team-focused attitude, and a passion for working with swimmers of all ability levels. This

individual would be responsible for managing Crosspointe’s team of junior coaches, so experience

managing and mentoring teenagers is essential.

The Crosspointe swim program starts the Tuesday after Memorial Day weekend and runs through the last

Saturday in July. The season starts with daily after-school practices for all age groups and shifts to

morning practices after the last day of school for Fairfax County.

NVSL meets are held on Saturday mornings and developmental meets are held on Monday evenings,

either at the Crosspointe pool or other pools in northern Virginia. The Assistant head coach is expected to

attend weekly practices and meets, as well as divisional meets, all-star meets, pep rallies, and other team

events.

Assistant Coach Responsibilities:

• Maintain effective communications and working relationships with the swim team representatives
• Attend time trials, all NVSL and developmental meets, pep rallies, and some social events
• Provide oversight and mentoring for the junior coaches which includes execution of tasks related to: swim practices, swim meets, and all team related activities
• Ensure all swimmers receive constructive and appropriate feedback regarding performance and swim technique during practices and meets
• Instruct swimmers in correct stroke, turn, start, and finish techniques
• Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of the junior coaches and establish accountability for satisfactory execution and completion
• Prepare for all meets, collaborating as needed with the coaching staff to determine swimmer eligibility and meet seeding
• Cultivate team spirit by collaborating with the coaching staff to coordinate cheers, celebrate swimmer achievements, and find creative ways to have FUN as a team
• Maintain a supportive attitude and an open line of communication with swimmers and parents.

Requirements:

> Previous assistant coaching experience or extensive junior coaching experience

> Previous competitive swimming experience

> Experience working with children of all ages and ability levels

> Strong knowledge of NVSL and USA swimming rules

> Exceptional personnel management> Exceptional communication, organization, leadership, and collaboration skills

> Commitment to fostering a sense of community and good sportsmanship among all swimmers

and divers

> Current lifeguard certification or willingness to obtain

> Current pool operator certification or willingness to obtain

How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit resume, references, and salary requirements via email to the

Crosspointe team representatives at cpswimteamrep@gmail.com