Successacademycharterschool
Competitive Travel Swim Coach
Manhattan. Posted 5 months ago
The role
The Competitive Swim Coach will develop and implement training programs for swimmers of varying ages and skill levels. This role includes coaching the competitive swim team and providing oversight to the Grade 5 Learn to Swim program.
What you will do
- Plan and conduct swim practices.
- Provide technical instruction on strokes, starts, turns, and finishes.
- Develop season training plans.
- Evaluate swimmer performance and provide feedback.
- Foster sportsmanship, discipline, confidence, and teamwork.
- Prepare swimmers for local, regional, and national competitions.
- Attend swim meets and provide on-deck coaching.
- Develop meet lineups, entries, and race strategies.
- Maintain attendance, training, and performance records.
- Maintain a safe training environment.
Required qualifications
- Previous competitive swimming and/or coaching experience.
- Certification through USA Swimming.
- Strong knowledge of competitive swimming techniques, training methodologies, and race strategies.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to motivate and inspire athletes of diverse ages and abilities.
- Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications (or ability to obtain before hire).
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and competition schedules.
- Ability to stand on the pool deck for extended periods.
- Ability to demonstrate swimming techniques when necessary.
- Ability to lift and move coaching equipment up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work in a humid aquatic environment.
Nice to have
- Experience coaching age-group, senior, or elite swimmers.
- Knowledge of athlete development models and performance analysis.
- Experience using swim meet management and team communication software.
Benefits
- Full benefits program
- Opportunities for professional growth
Before you apply
- Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.
About the company
Success Academy Charter Schools is a network of public charter schools. They work to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education.